Don,
"Tapping" actually means beating the living daylights out of the yoke. Well,
almost. It can take quite a pounding, but hit the curved area of the yoke
with a steel hammer or light mallet as hard as you can while holding it from
underneath. It should begin to budge and slowly come out. Don't give up.
The use of the word "tapping" is laughable. If no movement is seen then
try a good soaking of some penetrant overnight before trying again the next
day. After 20 years of sitting the u-joints in my driveshaft and axles came
out with a hammer and persistance. Nothing more.
Greg
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