Driveshaft Universal Joint - Double Cardan: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup, 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2006 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2006 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the spider in the driveshaft end yoke, and position the bearing cup on the spider trunion.

Fig 1: Positioning Spider In Driveshaft End Yoke
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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: Using Special Tool On Spider Trunion
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the opposite bearing cup on the spider trunion.

Fig 3: Positioning Opposite Bearing Cup On Spider Trunion
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the special tool, press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.

Fig 4: Using Special Tool On Bearing Cup To Snap Ring Groove
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the new snap ring.
Using the special tool, press the opposite bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.

Fig 5: Using Special Tool On Bearing Cup To Snap Ring Groove
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the new snap ring.

NOTE: Align the index marks made during disassembly.

Position the driveshaft center yoke on the spider.
Using the special tool, press the bearing cups into position.
- Install the snap rings.
  
  Fig 6: Installing Snap Ring
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the original spring.

Fig 7: Installing Original Spring
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Align the index marks made during disassembly.
Position the remaining spider, the centering flange yoke and the bearing cup.

Fig 8: Positioning Remaining Spider Centering Flange Yoke And Bearing Cup
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the special tool, press the bearing cup far enough into the yoke to place the opposite bearing cup on the spider trunion.

Fig 9: Using Special Tool On Spider Trunion
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the opposite bearing cup on the spider trunion.

Fig 10: Positioning Opposite Bearing Cup On Spider Trunion
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the special tool, press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.

Fig 11: Using Special Tool On Snap Ring Grove
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the snap ring.
Using the special tool, press the opposite bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.

Fig 12: Using Special Tool On Spider Trunion
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the snap ring.
Position the bearing cup on the spider trunion in the centering flange yoke.

Fig 13: Positioning Bearing Cup On Spider Trunion In Centering Flange Yoke
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the special tool, press the bearing cup into position.

Fig 14: Using Special Tool On Bearing Cup
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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 15: Using Special Tool On Driveshaft Center Yoke Bearing Cup Bores

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

With the special tools in position, hand-tighten the Differential Bearing Remover to center the spider trunion in the bore.
Using the special tool, install the final bearing cup.
- Remove the special tools.
  
  Fig 16: Using Special Tool On Final Bearing Cup
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: If necessary, tap the yokes with a soft-faced hammer to seat the bearing cups.

Fig 17: Installing Remaining Snap Rings

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the remaining snap rings.
Move the end yoke through the working angles to verify freedom of movement.

Fig 18: Moving End Yoke
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.