How do you remove caps from new Spicer non greaseable u joints?

2008 FORD F-350
300,000 MILES • 6.4L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOE SMITH6
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SPL55-3x. Manually twisting and pulling does not work. I do not want to damage it and unfortunately Spicer does not provide procedure online.
Jun 7, 2021 at 8:46 AM
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STEVE W.
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It looks like a common U-joint that the caps just pull off of. Don't see any retainers or clips. It's likely that the seals and grease are holding it together so it acts stuck.
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Jun 7, 2021 at 9:24 AM