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"U" Joint Shaft: Removal

  1. Separate manual gearshift linkage from steering box. Remove pinch bolt connecting lower end of "U" joint shaft with steering gear pinion shaft.
  2. Remove nuts retaining steering gear box to frame. Pull box down to separate from lower "U" joint. Remove rubber boot from lower "U" joint.
  3. Remove pinch bolt connecting upper "U" joint to steering shaft. Pull down on joint and remove shaft with "U" joints from vehicle.