How to remove a stuck yoke out of the transmission?

1993 CHEVROLET CHEYENNE
200,000 MILES • 0.5L • 5 CYL • 2WD
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WESLEY STATON
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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?
Feb 21, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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CANNON1349
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Hello, yes, the transmission must be in neutral to spin the yoke while installed.

William
Feb 21, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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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.

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