Universal Joints

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Fig 1: Identifying Universal Joints

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Universal joints have the following features:

A lubed-for-life design.
Equipped with nylon thrust washers, located at the base of each bearing cup, which control end play, positions the needle bearings and improves grease movement.
Two types of universal joints: a Dana design and a Ford design.

Fig 2: Identifying Universal Joint Diameters
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

UNIVERSAL JOINT (U-JOINT) IDENTIFICATION CHART

Series	Diameter 1 (Spider Outer Diameter with Bearing Cups Fully Seated)	Diameter 2 (Bearing Cup Outer Diameter)
1350	91.9 mm (3.62 in)	30.2 mm (1.19 in)
1410	106.4 mm (4.19 in)	30.2 mm (1.19 in)
1480	106.4 mm (4.19 in)	35.1 mm (1.38 in)