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Driveshaft Universal Joint - Single Cardan, Flange 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 cups.
    1. Start a new bearing cup in the driveshaft yoke.
      • Check the needle bearings for correct positioning.
    2. Position the new spider in the driveshaft yoke.
    3. Position the driveshaft yoke in the special tool.
    4. Press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
      • Repeat to install the new bearing cup on the opposite side of the driveshaft yoke.
        Fig 1: Installing Bearing Cup On Opposite Side Of Driveshaft Yoke
        G04643348Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    2. Flange installation 

  2. Inspect the flange. Install a new flange, if necessary.
  3. Install the new bearing cups and the flange.
    1. Start a new bearing cup in the flange.
      • Check the needle bearings for correct positioning.
    2. Position the flange on the spider.
    3. Position the assembly in the special tool.
    4. Press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
      • Repeat to install the new bearing cup on the opposite side of the flange.
        Fig 2: Installing Bearing Cups And Flange
        G04643349Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    4. Final assembly 

    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 3: Locating Driveshaft On Snap Rings
    G04643350Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the driveshaft from the special tool, and install the 4 new snap rings.
    5. CAUTION: Do not strike the bearings.
  5. Check the U-joint for freedom of movement.
    • If binding, strike the yoke with a brass or plastic hammer.
      Fig 4: Locating Driveshaft Bearing
      G04643351Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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