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Driveshaft Universal Joint - Double Cardan: Assembly

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  1. Position the spider in the driveshaft end yoke, and position the bearing cup on the spider trunion.
    2. Fig 1: Positioning Spider In Driveshaft End Yoke
    GF0006275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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.
    3. Fig 2: Pressing Bearing Cup Into Driveshaft End Yoke
    GF0006276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the opposite bearing cup on the spider trunion.
    4. Fig 3: Positioning Opposite Bearing Cup On Spider Trunion
    GF0006275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the special tool, press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
    5. Fig 4: Pressing Bearing Cup To Just Below Snap Ring Groove
    GF0006276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the new snap ring.
  6. Using the special tool, press the opposite bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
    7. Fig 5: Pressing Bearing Cup To Just Below Snap Ring Groove
    GF0006276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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.
    10. Fig 6: Pressing Bearing Cups Into Position
    GF0006277Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the original spring.
    11. Fig 7: Locating Original Spring
    GF0006278Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Align the index marks made during disassembly.
  11. Position the remaining spider, the centering flange yoke and the bearing cup.
    12. Fig 8: Positioning Remaining Spider Centering Flange Yoke And Bearing Cup
    GF0006279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Using the special tool, press the bearing cup far enough into the yoke to place the opposite bearing cup on the spider trunion.
    13. Fig 9: Using Special Tool On Spider Trunion
    GF0006280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the opposite bearing cup on the spider trunion.
    14. Fig 10: Positioning Opposite Bearing Cup On Spider Trunion
    GF0006279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Using the special tool, press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
    15. Fig 11: Pressing Bearing Cup To Just Below Snap Ring Groove
    GF0006280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the snap ring.
  16. Using the special tool, press the opposite bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
    17. Fig 12: Pressing Bearing Cup To Just Below Snap Ring Groove
    GF0006280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the snap ring.
  18. Position the bearing cup on the spider trunion in the centering flange yoke.
    19. Fig 13: Positioning Bearing Cup On Spider Trunion In Centering Flange Yoke
    GF0006281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Using the special tool, press the bearing cup into position.
    20. Fig 14: Pressing Bearing Cup Into Position
    GF0006282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: 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.
  20. With the special tools in position, hand-tighten the 2-jaw puller to center the spider trunion in the bore.
    21. Fig 15: Positioning Jaws Of Special Tool To Center The Spider Trunion In The Bore
    GF0006283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Using the special tool, install the final bearing cup.
    • Remove the special tools.
    22. Fig 16: Using Special Tool On Final Bearing Cup
    GF0006284Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If necessary, tap the yokes with a soft-faced hammer to seat the bearing cups.
  22. Install the remaining snap rings.
    23. Fig 17: Installing Remaining Snap Rings
    GF0006285Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Move the end yoke through the working angles to verify freedom of movement.
    24. Fig 18: Inspecting End Yoke
    GF0006286Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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