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# FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY > DISASSEMBLY

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1. REMOVE UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER ASSEMBLY

1. Place matchmarks on the flange yoke and sleeve yoke.

1. Using a brass bar and hammer, slightly tap in the spider bearing outer races.

1. Using 2 screwdrivers, remove the 4 snap rings from the grooves.

1. Clamp the propeller shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.

1. Using SST, push the sleeve yoke side spider bearing until: 1) the spider almost touches the sleeve yoke or propeller shaft, and 2) the spider bearing on the opposite side is partially pushed out.

   SST
     09332-25010

   HINT:
     Before installing SST, sufficiently raise the part labeled A. If part A is too low, SST may be difficult to install.

1. Clamp the pushed out spider bearing outer race in a vise and tap the propeller shaft to remove the spider bearing.

   NOTICE:
     Do not tap the shaft tube.

   HINT:
     Remove the spider bearing from the opposite side of the spider using the same procedure.

1. Separate the flange yoke and spider from the propeller shaft.

1. Reinstall the 2 removed spider bearings to the spider and clamp the spider bearings in a vise.

1. Using SST, push the flange yoke side spider bearing until: 1) the spider almost touches the flange yoke, and 2) the spider bearing on the opposite side is partially pushed out.

   SST
     09332-25010

   HINT:
     Before installing SST, sufficiently raise the part labeled A. If part A is too low, SST may be difficult to install.

1. Clamp the pushed out spider bearing outer race in a vise and tap the flange yoke to remove the spider bearing.

   HINT:
     Remove the spider bearing from the opposite side of the spider using the same procedure.

1. Separate the spider from the flange yoke.