Assemble drive shaft – John Deere 318 User Manual
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2. Remove four snap rings (A).
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3. Remove cross and bearing assembly using soft metal
rod. Push bearing down until it can be removed.
4. Turn cross and bearing assembly over. Push down
until bearing can be removed.
5. Separate end yoke from splined yoke.
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6. Remove cross and bearing assembly using a soft
metal rod. Push bearing down until bottom bearing can
be removed.
7. Remove cross and top bearing.
Clamping-Yoke Shown
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ASSEMBLE DRIVE SHAFT
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage needle rollers
and seal while installing cross and
bearing assembly.
1. Install cross and bearing assembly using soft-faced
hammer or press. Push bearing down until snap ring
groove is inside end yoke.
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