Driveshaft Universal Joint - Front Slip Yoke: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Initial disassembly

NOTE: Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the shaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can result, causing shaft failure during vehicle operation.

Place the shaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tube.
Remove and discard 2 snap rings.

Fig 1: Locating Snap Rings
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Clamp the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover in a vise.

Fig 2: Clamping C-Frame
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Bearing cup removal
NOTE: If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup that fails to press out all the way.

Remove the bearing cups.
1. Position the slip-yoke in the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover
2. Press out a bearing cup.
3. Rotate the driveshaft slip-yoke 180 degrees.
4. Press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup and the U-joint.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Bearing Cups And Slip-Yoke
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Clean the driveshaft slip-yoke.
- Inspect the driveshaft slip-yoke.
- Install a new yoke as necessary.