Driveshaft Universal Joint - Rear 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.
NOTE: If components are not marked and are installed incorrectly, driveline imbalance can occur.

Index-mark the shaft components.

Fig 1: Locating Index-Mark On Shaft Components
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard all 4 snap rings.

Fig 2: Locating Snap Ring
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Clamp the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover in a vise.

Fig 3: 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 and the slip-yoke.
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.
5. Remove the slip-yoke.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Bearing Cups And Slip-Yoke
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Final disassembly
Repeat Bearing cup removal in this procedure to remove the remaining bearing cups and the spider from the shaft.

Fig 5: Locating Bearing Cup And Spider
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Clean the yoke area at the end of the shaft.