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3. Remove the cap screws securing the driveshaft
flange to the output flange; then remove the drivesh-
aft.
HDX157
4. Install a U-joint separator tool on the universal joint
fixed yoke; then remove the bearing cup retainers.
5. Using a suitable socket and ratchet handle, rotate the
jackscrew to push the bearing cup out of the yoke;
then remove the tool and the bearing cup.
PR359
6. Install the separator tool on the opposite side of the
yoke to push the second bearing cup from the yoke;
then remove the tool and separate the universal joint.
7. Secure the separator tool in a vise and repeat steps 4-
6 to remove the bearing cups from the movable yoke.
PR375
INSPECTING
1. Inspect the yoke bores for damage or signs of bear-
ing cup looseness. If bearing cups are loose, the yoke
must be replaced.
PR367B
2. Verify the yoke legs are parallel.
PR367A
3. Check splines and flanges for excessive wear, thread
damage, or warpage.
PR367C
INSTALLING
1. Remove the bearing cups from the universal joint;
then insert the joint into the yoke and install one
bearing cup on the joint.
CAUTION
Care must be taken when installing bearing cups that
the needle bearings stay in place or severe damage to
the universal joint will occur.
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