Vehicles with flat-flanged, split-pin or slip-flanged U-joints

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup, 2007 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2007 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If equipped, remove the snap ring to allow access to the base of the U-joint cup. Make sure the tool is seated against the U-joint cup.

NOTE: Rotate the driveshaft until the flange U-joint cup is parallel with the floor. This will simplify taking measurements.

Fig 1: Checking Flange Angle (1 Of 2)

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To check the U-joint operating angle, install the special tool. Check and record the flange angle as angle A.

Fig 2: Checking Flange Angle (2 Of 2)

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Using the special tool, measure the slope of the connecting component. Record the measurements of the component's angle as angle B.

Fig 3: Checking U-Joint Operating Angle B
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