Universal Joints: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 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:
- A lubed-for-life design.
- Equipped with nylon thrust washers, located at the base of each bearing cup, which control end play, positions the needle bearings and improves grease movement.
- Two types of U-joints: a Dana design and a Ford design.