Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 399

PROPELLER SHAFT 4E-7
Fig. 4E-7 Bearings Held i n Place by Tie Wire
3. If bearing tie wire has been removed, use suitable
rubber band or tape to hold bearings onto journal,
thus preventing loss of bearing rollers while rear uni-
versal joint is being disconnected (Fig. 4E-7).
4. Remove complete propeller shaft assembly by sliding
it downward and rearward to disengage splined yoke
from splines on transmission output shaft.
CAUTION: Do not bend double cardon con-
stant velocity joint to its extreme angle at any
time.
DISASSEMBLE UNIVERSAL JOINTS
NOTE: Because of elastic properties of nylon
retainers used on the univetsal joint bearings,
they must be pressed out. This shears nylon
retainers in half; rendering bearings andjournal
unsuitable for re-use. Therefore, upon re-
assembly, new bearing and journal assemblies
Fig. 4E-9 Supporting Splined Yoke
employing conventional snap ring retainers
MUST be used. Consult parts book for repair
kit part number.
FRONT U-JOINT OR SINGLE CARDON REAR
U-JOINT
1. Support splined yoke (front universal) or journal
(rear universal) on a press bed in manner that will
allow propeller shaft fixed yoke to be moved down-
ward (Fig. 4E-8 and 4E-9). Use a stand to support the
propeller shaft in a horizontal position. Be sure
weight is evenly distributed on each side of splined
yoke.
CAUTION: Never clamp propeller shaft tubing
in a vise as the tube is easily dented. Always
clamp on one of the yokes.
Fig. 4E-8 Removing Bearing From Yoke With 1-1/8" Pipe
Fig. 4E-10 Pressing Out Bearing