Slip Yoke: Service and Repair

Special Tools:

Disassembly
1. Remove the driveshaft.

2. CAUTION: Under no circumstances is the driveshaft assembly to be clamped in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can result, causing driveshaft failure during vehicle operation.

Place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench. Be careful not to damage the tube.

3. Note: If components are not marked and therefore installed incorrectly, driveline imbalance can occur.





Index-mark the driveshaft components.





4. Clamp the special tool in a vise.





5. Remove all four of the snap rings.

6. Note: If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup if it cannot be pressed out all the way.





Remove the driveshaft slip yoke (4841).
1. Position the driveshaft slip yoke in the U joint tool.
2. Press out a bearing cup.
3. Rotate the driveshaft slip yoke.
4. Press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup.
5. Remove the driveshaft slip yoke.





7. Repeat Step 5 to remove the remaining bearing cups and spider from the driveshaft.
8. Clean the yoke area at each end of the driveshaft.

Assembly

1. Note: Universal joint service kits are to be installed as complete assemblies only. Do not mix components from other U-joint kits.





Install the bearing cup.
1. Start a new bearing cup into the driveshaft yoke.
^ Check the needle bearings for correct positioning.
2. Position the new spider in the driveshaft yoke.
3. Using the special tool, 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 universal joint (U-joint). If difficulty is encountered with the yellow snap rings, install the black snap rings.





Remove the driveshaft from the special tool, and install the snap ring.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to install the opposite side of the driveshaft yoke
4. Inspect the driveshaft slip yoke. Install new if necessary.
5. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to install the remaining new bearing cups, spider, driveshaft slip yoke, and the snap rings.

6. Note: Do not strike the bearings.





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