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Driveshaft Universal Joint - Single Cardan, Slip Yoke: Assembly

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    Bearing Cup Installation 

    NOTE: Install the Universal Joint Kits as complete assemblies only. Do not mix components from other Kits.
  1. Install a new spider and bearing cup.
    1. Start a new bearing cup in the shaft yoke.
      1. Check the needle bearings for correct positioning.
    2. Position the new spider in the shaft yoke.
    3. Press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
      Fig 1: Installing New Spider & Bearing Cup
      G03272169Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Use the yellow snap rings supplied in the kit to assemble the universal joint (U-joint). If difficulty is encountered with the yellow snap rings, install the black snap rings.
    Fig 2: Installing New Snap Ring
    G03272170Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the shaft from the special tool, and install the new snap ring.

    3. Opposite Bearing Cup Installation 

  3. Repeat Bearing cup installation in this procedure to install the new bearing cup and snap ring on the opposite side of the shaft yoke.
    Fig 3: Installing New Bearing Cup And Snap Ring - Opposing Side
    G03272171Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    4. Slip-Yoke Installation 

  4. Inspect the driveshaft slip-yoke. Install a new yoke, if necessary.
  5. Install the driveshaft slip-yoke and new bearing cup.
    1. Start a new bearing cup in the driveshaft slip-yoke.
      • Check the needle bearings for correct positioning.
    2. Position the driveshaft slip-yoke on the spider.
    3. Position the assembly in the special tool.
    4. Press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
      Fig 4: Installing Driveshaft Slip-Yoke & New Bearing Cup
      G03272172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the shaft from the special tool, and install the new snap ring.
    Fig 5: Installing New Snap Ring
    G03272173Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7. Opposite Bearing Cup Installation 

  7. Repeat Slip-yoke installation in this procedure to install the new bearing cup and snap ring on the opposite side of the driveshaft slip-yoke.

    8. Final Assembly 

    CAUTION: Do not strike the bearings.
  8. Check the U-joint for freedom of movement.
    • If binding, strike the yoke with a brass or plastic hammer.
      Fig 6: Checking U-Joint Movement
      G03272174Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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