4 - 78ENGMIDDLE GEARREMOVING THE MIDDLE DRIVE SHAFT1.Straighten: Punched portion of the nut (middle drivepinion gear)2.Loosen: Nut (middle drive pinion gear) 1NOTE:Secure the middle drive shaft in the vise with aclean rag.3.Remove: Nut (middle drive pinion gear) Middle drive pinion gear Shim(s)REMOVING THE MIDDLE DRIVEN SHAFT1.Remove: Universal joints*****************************************************Removal steps: Remove the circlips 1. Place the U-joint in a press. With a suitable diameter pipe 2 beneath theyoke 3, press the bearing 4 into the pipe asshown.NOTE:It may be necessary to lightly tap the yoke witha punch. Repeat the steps for the opposite bearing. Remove the yoke.NOTE:It may be necessary to lightly tap the yoke witha punch.*****************************************************
