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Removing GL1500 U-joint

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So I am mid-teardown and decided to pull the rear/shaft and u-joint just because, well, I want to. It's never been done. Anyway, the u-joint almost fits out between the output shaft and swing arm. My swing arm bearings are fine so I do not want to pull it. Can I, using a 17mm hex, remove the right side swingarm bolt and pry gently on the swingarm to move it enough to get the u-joint out? I do not have the tool to remove the special locknutted side.
The u-joint feels fine from what I can tell, but with over 97k on the bike I thought it good to maybe drop it at a driveline shop for a disassemble and re-grease.
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The u-joint on my 88 came right out, WITHOUT removing or even loosening the swing arm. I did need to unbolt the lower shock mounts and let the arm droop to get the old one out. To get the new one in (larger one) I had to gently push the swing arm down so it flexes the heat sheild for the exhaust a little. If you replace a small early joint with the larger later one, be sure to get the later boot too.

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