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Universal Joints

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Fig 1: Identifying Universal Joint Components
G06184475Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 4635 U-joint
2 - Grease seal (part of 4635)
3 - 32 needle rollers (part of 4635)
4 - Thrust washer (part of 4635)
5 - Bearing cup (part of 4635)
6 - Spider (part of 4635)

Universal joints have the following features:

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)