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c. Disassembly.
Do not drop bearing cups. Needle bearings can
be easily lost.
NOTE
Removal procedures are the same for all steering
shaft U-joints. The U-joint at the steering
column shaft is shown.
(1)
Remove grease fitting (33) from cross (34).
NOTE
Ensure open end of socket is facing bearing cup.
(2)
Position steering gear yoke (35) in vise with
1 1/8-in. socket between vise jaw and bearing
cup (36) being removed.
NOTE
Ensure open end of socket is facing vise jaw.
(3)
Place 3/4-in. socket between opposite bearing cup (36) and vise jaw.
(4)
Press bearing cup (36) out of steering gear yoke (35). Remove bearing cup (36) from cross (34).
(5)
Reverse position of sockets and press remaining bearing cup (36) out of steering gear yoke (35).
(6)
Remove steering gear yoke (35) from cross (34).
(7)
Repeat Steps (2) through (5) for steering shaft yoke (37).
(8)
Remove cross (34) from steering shaft yoke (37).
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