GMC chervolet camaro 1999 Service Manual page 430

Drive line/ Axle
4. If the bearing cap (1) is not completely removed,
use the following steps in order to completely
remove the bearing cap:
4.1. Lift the J
9522 - 3
4.2. Insert the J 9522 - 5 between the seal and
the bearing cap (1).
4.3. Press the bearing cap (1) out of the yoke.
5. Rotate the propeller shaft.
5.1. Repeat Step 3 in order to shear the
opposite nylon injected ring.
5.2. Repeat Step 4 in order to remove the
opposite bearing cap from the yoke.
6. If the front universal joint is being replaced, use
the above procedure in order to remove the two
bearing caps from the propeller shaft slip yoke.
7. Remove the spider (1) from the yoke.
8. Clean the yoke in the area that will hold the
retainer ring in order to ensure proper assembly.
9. Clean all of the sheared nylon from the universal
joint cup bore.
Important: Do not loosen or damage the dust seals.
If the dust seals are loose or damaged, replace
the entire universal joint.
Important: These universal joints are designed for
extended life and do not require periodic inspections or
lubrication.
When these joints are taken apart, repack the bearing.
Lubricate the reservoir at the end of the trunnions
with chassis lubricant or linkage joint lubricant.
10. Remove the U-joint spider bearing retainer rings
(6). If the retainer ring does not snap readily out
of the grooves, lightly tap the end of the
bearing cap (2) in order to relieve the pressure
against the retainer ring. After relieving the
pressure, remove the retainer rin9.
11. Support the propeller shaft in a horizontal position
that aligns with the base plate of a press.
Propeller Shaft 4-15
J 9522-5
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5 6
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