hello and help with a coupler change

[hughscpa]

This is my first post and hello from central IL. Now for the question, I have a 1972 CJ5 with manual steering. The steering coupler was in pieces when I got it and I now have the replacement parts. The old one is off. The shaft is still on the jeep. How do I get the boot on the shaft? Does the pin at the end of the shaft where the bearings go come out? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[73CJ]

Yes the pin can come out but is a bugger. A 3# maul will move it. A press would be better.

Do you really need to replace the boot?

 

[hughscpa]

Yes, the boot was destroyed. I was able to get it out with the old vise and socket technique. Went well but I wrestled it around for a while. Seems to be working fine now. Thanks for the help.

 

[Kilo19]

This is my first post....

:ww: from texas, i know this isn't in the introductions, but welcome and have fun. Let us know that the change out goes.