Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 401

PROPELLER SHAFT 4E-9
Actuate the press pump and force the spider against
the lower bearing to 'shear the nylon injection ring
which retains the bearing cap in the yoke. Press the
bearing as far out of the yoke as possible.
Release the pump and rotate the propeller shaft 180"
to the opposite side. Repeat Step 4.
Complete removal of bearings by tapping around cir-
cumference of exposed portion of bearing with small
hammer (Fig. 4E-11). As an alternate method,
Spacer J 9522-5 may be used and installed over the
spider journal in space provided by having forced the
bearing partially through the flange yoke (Fig. 4E-
14).
If using the spacer, reposition the propeller shaft in
the press and with the added assistance of the spacer,
press the bearing completely out of the yoke.
Remove flange yoke.
Remove 1 7/8" section of pipe from fixture and posi-
tion double cardon joint in fixture to remove link
yoke universal bearings next. Proceed and remove
remaining bearings by repeating steps 2 thru 7.
DISASSEMBLY OF BALL STUD SEAT
1 . Position flange yoke in a vise so that the ball stud seat
is accessible for removal.
2. With a screwdriver, pry out the seal and remove the
spacer, ball seats, washer and spring (Fig. 4E-15).
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
Clean and inspect outer surface of propeller shaft splined
yoke to ensure that it is not burred, since burrs will dam-
age transmission seal. Also, inspect splines of front yoke
for freedom from dirt.
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SPACER'
SEAL
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Fig. 4E-15 Ball Stud Seat
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Exploded View
Fig. 4E-16 Installing Journal to Yoke
ASSEMBLE UNIVERSAL JOINTS
NOTE: I f original universal joints are disassem-
bled, new bearing and journal assemblies must
be used for reassembly. Consult parts book for
repair kit part number.
A. Transmission End
1 . Install one bearing one-quarter way in one side of
splined yoke, using soft-faced hammer. Check for
proper alignment.
2. Insert journal into splined yoke so that arm ofjournal
seats in bearing and tap bearing in the remainder of
the way (Fig. 4E-16).
Fig. 4E-17 Installing Snap Ring Retainer