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Driveshaft Universal Joint: Disassembly

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    CAUTION: Do not clamp the driveshaft in the jaws of a vice or a similar holding fixture.
  1. Place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench.
    2. NOTE: Mark the positions of the driveshaft components relative to the driveshaft tube. Make sure all components are reassembled in the same relationship to maintain correct balance.
    Fig 1: Identifying Mark On Driveshaft And Driveshaft Components (1 Of 2)
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    Fig 2: Identifying Mark On Driveshaft And Driveshaft Components (2 Of 2)
    G04582841Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Index-mark the driveshaft and driveshaft components.
  3. Clamp the U-Joint Tool in a vise.
    Fig 3: Clamping U-Joint Tool In Vise
    G04582842Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the snap rings.
    Fig 4: Locating Snap Rings
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    5. NOTE: If the bearing cup cannot be pressed all the way out, remove it with vise grips.
  5. Remove the driveshaft slip-yoke.
    1. Position the driveshaft in the U-Joint Tool.
    2. Press out a bearing cup.
    3. Rotate the driveshaft 180 degrees.
    4. Press on the spider to remove the bearing cup from the opposite side.
    5. Remove the driveshaft slip-yoke.
      Fig 5: Removing Driveshaft Slip-Yoke
      G04582844Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the remaining bearing cups and the spider.
  7. Remove the snap rings from the driveshaft centering socket yoke end.
    Fig 6: Removing Snap Rings From Driveshaft Centering Socket Yoke End
    G04582845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: If the bearing cup cannot be pressed all the way out, remove it with vise grips.
  8. Remove the driveshaft centering socket yoke.
    1. Position the driveshaft in the U-Joint Tool.
    2. Press out a bearing cup.
    3. Rotate the driveshaft 180 degrees.
    4. Press on the spider to remove the bearing cup from the opposite side.
    5. Remove the driveshaft centering socket yoke.
      Fig 7: Removing Driveshaft Centering Socket Yoke
      G04582846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the remaining bearing cups and the spider.
  10. Clean the driveshaft yoke area at each end of the driveshaft.
    • Inspect the driveshaft and driveshaft components for wear or damage.
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