Double CARDAN Universal Joint: Reassembly
- Ensure reference marks made during disassembly are aligned. Use extreme pressure lithium grease to aid in assembly. Place bearing caps on both ends of rear spider, and secure with tape. Spider will mate with transfer case yoke. Assemble socket yoke and rear spider.
- Install rear spider and socket yoke into link yoke. Insert bearing caps into yoke bores. Using sockets and a vise, press caps into bores Install retaining clips. Install front spider into drive shaft yoke. Insert bearing caps into yoke bores. Press caps into bores. Install retaining clips.
- Install thrust washer on drive shaft yoke. Align and install ball socket onto drive shaft yoke. Install front spider into link yoke. Insert bearing caps into yoke bores. Press caps into bores. Install retaining clips. Check "U" joint for binding. Install drive shaft.