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DRIVELINE:

Driveline Shield Replacement:

Slide apart both halves of driveline and remove shield by unfastening nylon bearing retainer. The Snap ring can be removed by inserting screwdriver under on end. Snap ring may also be accessed through slots in side of shield by bell-end. Always replace nylon bearing kit when installing a new shield. When assembling both portions of driveline, align phase key on end of square shaft half with groove in tube side.

Step 1: To disassemble the universal joint, remove the four snap rings. FIGURE

Mnt-FL-0032.

Step 2: With snap rings removed, support drive in vise, hold yoke in hand and tap on yoke to drive cup up out of yoke. FIGURE Mnt-FL-0033.

Step 3: Clamp vise as shown and tap on yoke to completely remove cup from yoke. Repeat step two and three for opposite cup FIGURE Mnt-FL-0034.

Step 4: Place universal cross in vise as shown and tap on yoke to remove cup.

Repeat step 3 for final removal. Drive remaining cup out with drift and hammer.

FIGURE Mnt-FL-0035.

RC12 12/05

Maintenance Section 5-9

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