How to Properly Service a Universal Joint with an External Snap Ring on Chevrolet Colorado?

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Mount the propeller shaft on a press table to change the Universal Joint without the risk of harm. Set up the propeller shaft horizontally at the beginning. Indicate on the propeller shaft the positions where transmission and rear axle connections will be made. When the snap rings resist being removed use pliers, and then lightly hit the cup's end with a hammer to ease pressure. Press the lower bearing cup out of the yoke ear by placing j 9522-3 on the open horizontal bearing cups. Support this side of the yoke its 30 mm hex socket fixture or 27 mm socket. Use j 9522-5 between the seal and bearing cup to complete removal when the cup remains stuck. Turn the propeller shaft to push the opposite bearing cup toward the Slip Yoke while keeping note of its alignment with the tube for assembly. Take off the cross and all Universal Joint components from the yoke. Also remove bearing cups from the Slip Yoke if replacing its front Universal Joint unit. Check the sealing ring slots and bearing cup bores for residue and signs of damage then remove it through cleaning methods. Put one bearing cup into the yoke first by placing the yoke ear down and the cup into one side of the assembly. Set the cross into the yoke and push bearing cup down to rest on its associated trunnion space. Works the bearing cup half way into the yoke ear while aligning the trunnions to straight entrance for both bearing cups. Use the opposite bearing cup to test trunnion movement; check the needle bearings if trunnions become stuck when pushed. Push the bearing cup straight into position while watching until the bearing cup retainer notch becomes visible. Afterward, insert the bearing retainer into the groove and push until it clicks into place on both retainer sides. A stroke from a dead blow hammer followed by smeared grease on the snap ring can assist with retaining unit installation.

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