With Injected Ring

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Fig 1: U-joint Press With Receiver

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NOTE:

Replacement joint has internal snap rings.

Place joint in flange with one bearing cap.
Position press (3) with receiver (1) on flange and bearing cap (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Snap Ring Groove And Flange
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Press bearing cap until snap ring groove (1) is through the flange (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Snap Ring And Bearing
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Install snap ring (2) on bearing (1).

Fig 4: U-joint Press With Receiver
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Position press (3) with receiver (2) on remaining bearing cap (1) and flange.
Press bearing cap until snap ring groove is through the flange.

Fig 5: Identifying Snap Ring On Bearing Cap
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Install snap ring (1) on bearing cap (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Flange With U-joint In Yoke
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Install flange (1) with U-joint in yoke (2).

Fig 7: U-joint Press With Receiver
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Position press (2) with receiver (1) and lower bearing cap (3) on yoke.
Press bearing cap until snap ring groove is through the yoke.

Fig 8: Installing Snap Ring On Bearing Cap
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Install snap ring (2) on bearing cap (1).

Fig 9: U-joint Press With Receiver
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Position press (2) with receiver (3) on remaining bearing cap (1) and yoke.
Press remaining bearing cap until snap ring groove is through the yoke.

Fig 10: Installing Snap Ring On Bearing Cap
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Install snap ring (2) on bearing cap (1).