Snap Ring

^ Tools Required:
- J 9522-3 U-Joint Separator
- J 9522-5 U-Joint Bearing Spacer Remover

Important: Use care not to loosen or damage dust seals. If dust seals are loose or damaged, replace the entire universal joint. These universal joints are designed for extended life and do not require periodic inspections or lubrication. When these joints are taken apart, repack bearing and lubricate reservoir at the end of the trunnions with chassis lubricant or linkage joint lubricant.

DISASSEMBLE
1. U-joint spider bearing retainer rings (4). If retainer ring does not readily snap out of grooves, tap end of bearing cap (19) lightly to relieve pressure against retainer ring (4).
2. Support propeller shaft in a horizontal position in line with base plate of a press.
3. Place universal joint so over ear of yoke is supported on a 1 1/8 inch socket.
4. Lower bearing cap (19) out of yoke ear. Place J 9522-3 on open horizontal bearing cap (19). If bearing cap (19) is not completely removed, lift J 9522-3 and insert J 9522-5 between seal (23) and bearing cap (19) be pressing it out of yoke.
5. Rotate propeller shaft and press opposite bearing cap (19) out of yoke.
6. Spider (2) from yoke.

ASSEMBLE
1. One bearing cap (19) part way into one side of yoke. Turn this yoke ear to the bottom.
- Insert J 9522-3 seating trunnion in bearing cap (19).
2. Opposite bearing cap (19) part way.

Inspect
- Both trunnions to ensure positioning is straight and true into bearing caps (19).

3. Press against opposite bearing caps (19), working spider (2) all of the time to ensure free movement of trunnions in bearings.

Inspect
- Needle roller bearing (21) for binding. If binding, one or more needle roller bearings (21) has probably tipped under end of trunnion. ;

4. Stop pressing when one bearing retainer groove clears inside of yoke.
5. U-joint spider bearing retainer ring (4) by pressing into place.
- Continue pressing until opposite side can be snapped into place. If needed, strike yoke firmly with a hammer to aid in seating the retainer rings (4). This springs yoke ears slightly.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for other half of universal joint.