Single Cardan, Flange Yoke - Disassembly and Assembly

DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the driveshaft.
2. Place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench, being careful not to damage the tube.

CAUTION: Do not clamp the driveshaft in a vise or similar holding fixture.





3. Mark the positions of the driveshaft components.

NOTE: If components are not marked and installed correctly, driveline imbalance can occur.





4. Clamp the U-Joint Tool in a vise.





5. Remove all four of the snap rings.





6. Remove the driveshaft flange yoke.
1 Position the driveshaft flange yoke in the U-Joint Tool.
2 Press out a bearing cup.
3 Remove the driveshaft flange yoke.
4 Press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup.
5 Remove the driveshaft flange yoke.





7. Remove the spider.
1 Reposition the driveshaft in the U-Joint Tool.
2 Press out the bearing cup.
3 Rotate the driveshaft.
4 Press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup.
5 Remove the spider.

8. Clean the yoke area at the end of the driveshaft.

ASSEMBLY





1. Install the spider.
1 Start a new bearing cup into the driveshaft yoke.
2 Position the new spider in the driveshaft yoke.
3 Position the driveshaft in the U-Joint Tool.
4 Press the bearing cup below the yoke surface.
^ Repeat for the other bearing cup.





2. Install the driveshaft flange yoke.
1 Start a new bearing cup into the driveshaft flange yoke.
2 Position the driveshaft flange yoke.
3 Position the driveshaft in the U-Joint Tool.
4 Press the bearing cup below the yoke surface.
^ Repeat for the other bearing cup.





3. Remove the driveshaft from the U-Joint Tool, and install the four snap rings.

NOTE: Use the yellow snap rings supplied in the kit to assemble the universal joint (U -joint). If difficulty is encountered with the yellow snap rings, install the black snap rings.





4. Check the U-joints for freedom of movement.
^ If binding, strike the yoke with a brass or plastic hammer.

NOTE: Do not strike the bearings.

5. Install the driveshaft.