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Driveshaft Universal Joint - Single Cardan, Flange Yoke: Assembly

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Bearing cup installation 

  1. NOTE: Install the Universal Joint Kits as complete assemblies only. Do not mix components from other kits.

    Install a new spider and bearing cups.

    1. Start a new bearing cup in the driveshaft yoke.
      • Check the needle bearings for correct positioning.
    2. Position the new spider in the driveshaft yoke.
    3. Position the driveshaft yoke in the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover.
    4. Press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
      • Repeat to install the new bearing cup on the opposite side of the driveshaft yoke.
        Fig 1: Installing Driveshaft Into C-Frame
        G06125047Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Flange installation 

  2. Inspect the flange. Install a new flange, if necessary.
  3. Install the new bearing cups and the flange.
    1. Start a new bearing cup in the flange.
      • Check the needle bearings for correct positioning.
    2. Position the flange on the spider.
    3. Position the assembly in the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover.
    4. Press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
      • Repeat to install the new bearing cup on the opposite side of the flange.
        Fig 2: Positioning Spider In Driveshaft Yoke
        G06136905Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Final assembly 

  4. NOTE: Use the yellow snap rings supplied in the kit to assemble the U-joint. If difficulty is encountered with the yellow snap rings, install the black snap rings.

    Remove the driveshaft from the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover, and install the 4 new snap rings.

    Fig 3: Locating Snap Ring
    G06136906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. NOTE: Do not strike the bearings.

    Check the U-joint for freedom of movement.

    • If binding, strike the yoke with a brass or plastic hammer.
      Fig 4: Checking U-Joint For Freedom Of Movement
      G06125049Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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