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Single CARDAN Universal Joints: Assembly

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NOTE: The following procedure is described for a propeller shaft equipped with only a cardan joint in the tube yoke. If the propeller shaft is equipped with a companion yoke, simply repeat the following steps to remove the cardan joint from the companion yoke after removing the cardan joint from the tube yoke.
  1. Apply extreme pressure (EP) N.L.G.I. Grade 1 or 2 grease to inside of yoke bores to aid in installation.
  2. Position the cross in the yoke with its lube fitting, if equipped, pointing up (Fig 1 ).
    Fig 1: Positioning Cross In Yoke With Its Lube Fitting
    G02656010Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Place a bearing cap over the trunnion and align the cap with the yoke bore (Fig 2 ). Keep the needle bearings upright in the bearing assembly. A needle bearing lying at the bottom of the cap will prevent proper assembly.
    Fig 2: Installing Bearing On Trunnion
    G02656011Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Press the bearing cap into the yoke bore enough to install a snap ring.
  5. Install a snap ring.
  6. Repeat Step  3 and Step  4 to install the opposite bearing cap. If the joint is stiff or binding, strike the yoke with a soft hammer to seat the needle bearings.
  7. Add grease to lube fitting, if equipped.
  8. Install the propeller shaft.
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