Changing U-Joints on 74 140

[Alumarine]

Hi there. Hoping someone can help me out.

Have a 1974 Mercruiser 140 # 3846493 that I will be changing the u-joints on this weekend.

I've searched but only come up with info on newer drives.

I've read that on newer drives it's possible to replace the u-joints without removing the yoke assembly by carefully grinding a bit off the retainer.

Does this also apply to a drive of my age?

Is it possible to replace the u-joints without removing the yoke assembly from the drive?

thank you

 

[Alumarine]

Re: Changing U-Joints on 74 140

Anyone ????

 

[Alumarine]

Re: Changing U-Joints on 74 140

Update - Found out, yes you can.

Ground a bit off one of the ears of the retaining ring and pressed them out.

Used SKF / CR 1-6300 U-Joints.