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Universal Joint Shaft: Disassembly

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