How to remove a stuck yoke out of the transmission?

Tiny
WESLEY STATON
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  • 1993 CHEVROLET CHEYENNE
  • 0.5L
  • 5 CYL
  • 2WD
  • 200,000 MILES
Trying to remove the yoke from the transmission but it's stuck. I know I can hammer it out but does the gear have to be in neutral so I can rotate it?
Friday, February 21st, 2025 AT 2:15 PM

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Tiny
CANNON1349
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Hello, yes, the transmission must be in neutral to spin the yoke while installed.

William
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Friday, February 21st, 2025 AT 6:59 PM
Tiny
STEVE W.
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If it's a 2WD automatic or standard the front yoke should slide on the shaft easily as that is how it operates with the suspension motion. If you need to hammer it at all you have a problem. The rear yoke on the differential however is held on with a large nut.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-remove-a-drive-shaft
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Friday, February 21st, 2025 AT 7:05 PM

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