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Driveshaft Universal Joint - Rear Slip Yoke: Assembly

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Bearing cup installation 

    NOTE: Install the Universal Joint Kits as complete assemblies only. Do not mix components from other kits.
    Fig 1: Installing Spider And Bearing Cup
    G06776524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install a new spider and bearing cup.
    1. Start a new bearing cup in the shaft yoke.
      • Check the needle bearings for correct positioning.
    2. Position the new spider in the shaft yoke.
    3. Press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
    2. 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.
    Fig 2: Locating Snap Ring
    G06094374Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the shaft from the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover, and install the new snap ring.

    Opposite bearing cup installation 

  3. Repeat Bearing cup installation in this procedure to install the new bearing cup and snap ring on the opposite side of the shaft yoke.
    Fig 3: Installing Bearing Cup And Snap Ring On Opposite Side Of Shaft Yoke
    G06094371Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Slip-yoke installation 

  4. Inspect the driveshaft slip-yoke. Install a new yoke, if necessary.
  5. Install the slip-yoke and new bearing cup.
    1. Start a new bearing cup in the slip-yoke.
      • Check the needle bearings for correct positioning.
    2. Position the slip-yoke 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.
    Fig 4: Installing Slip-Yoke And Bearing Cup
    G06563624Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the shaft from the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover, and install the new snap ring.
    Fig 5: Locating Snap Ring
    G06094368Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Opposite bearing cup installation 

  7. Repeat Slip-yoke installation in this procedure to install the new bearing cup and snap ring on the opposite side of the driveshaft slip-yoke.

    Final assembly 

    8. NOTE: Do not strike the bearings.
  8. Check the U-joint for freedom of movement.
    • If binding, strike the yoke with a brass or plastic hammer.
Fig 6: Checking U-Joint For Freedom Of Movement
G07967209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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