Driveshaft Universal Joint - Single Cardan, Flange 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 Cups

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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.
Flange installation
Inspect the flange. Install a new flange, if necessary.
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: Installing Bearing Cups And Flange
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Final assembly

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 3: Locating Snap Ring

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

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

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