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Driveshaft Universal Joint - Double Cardan: Assembly

  1. Position the spider in the driveshaft end yoke, and position the bearing cup on the spider trunion.
    Fig 1: Identifying Position Spider In Driveshaft End Yoke
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  2. Using the special tool, press the bearing cup far enough into the driveshaft end yoke to place the opposite bearing cup on the spider trunion.
    Fig 2: Pressing Bearing Cup Far Enough Into Driveshaft End Yoke Using Special Tool
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  3. Position the opposite bearing cup on the spider trunion.
    Fig 3: Positioning Opposite Bearing Cup On Spider Trunion
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  4. Using the special tool, press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
    Fig 4: Pressing Bearing Cup To Just Below Snap Ring Groove Using Special Tool
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  5. Install the new snap ring.
  6. Using the special tool, press the opposite bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
    Fig 5: Pressing Opposite Bearing Cup To Just Below Snap Ring Groove Using Special Tool
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  7. Install the new snap ring.
    8. NOTE: Align the index marks made during disassembly.
  8. Position the driveshaft center yoke on the spider.
  9. Using the special tool, press the bearing cups into position.
    • Install the snap rings.
    Fig 6: Pressing Bearing Cup Into Position
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  10. Apply grease.
    Fig 7: Applying Grease
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  11. On the one-piece rear driveshaft, install a new spring.
    Fig 8: Installing Spring In Rear Driveshaft
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    12. NOTE: Align the index marks made during disassembly.
    Fig 9: Positioning Remaining Spider
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  12. Position the remaining spider, the centering flange yoke, and the bearing cup.
  13. Using the special tool, press the bearing cup far enough into the yoke to place the opposite bearing cup on the spider trunion.
    Fig 10: Pressing Bearing Cup Far Enough In Yoke Using Special Tool
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  14. Position the opposite bearing cup on the spider trunion.
    Fig 11: Positioning Opposite Bearing Cup On Spider Trunion
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  15. Using the special tool, press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
    Fig 12: Pressing Bearing Cup To Just Below Snap Ring Groove Using Special Tool
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  16. Install the snap ring.
  17. Using the special tool, press the opposite bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
    Fig 13: Pressing Opposite Bearing Cup To Just Below Snap Ring Groove Using Special Tool
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  18. Install the snap ring.
  19. Position the bearing cup on the spider trunion in the centering flange yoke.
    Fig 14: Positioning Bearing Cup On Spider Trunion In Centering Flange Yoke
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  20. Using the special tool, press the bearing cup into position.
    Fig 15: Pressing Bearing Cup Into Position Using Special Tool
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    21. CAUTION: The assembly requires centering to install the final bearing cup, due to spring pressure.
    NOTE: Position the jaws of the special tool into the driveshaft center yoke bearing cup bores.
    Fig 16: Installing Special Tools
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  21. With the special tools in position, hand-tighten the Differential Bearing Remover to center the spider trunion in the bore.
  22. Using the special tool, install the final bearing cup.
    • Remove the special tools.
    Fig 17: Installing Final Bearing Cup
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    23. NOTE: If necessary, tap the yokes with a soft-faced hammer to seat the bearing cups.
    Fig 18: Installing Remaining Snap Rings
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  23. Install the remaining snap rings.
  24. Move the end yoke through the working angles to verify freedom of movement.
    Fig 19: Moving End Yoke Through Working Angles
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