Driveshaft Universal Joint - Single Cardan, Slip Yoke

Driveshaft Universal Joint - Single Cardan, Slip Yoke





U-Joint









Disassembly

Initial disassembly

1. NOTICE: Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the shaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture may result, causing shaft failure during vehicle operation.

NOTICE: Because the driveshaft is precisely balanced, even a slight dent can cause noise and vibration.

Place the shaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tube.

2. Remove and discard the 2 snap rings.





3. Clamp the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover in a vise.





Bearing cup removal

4. NOTE: If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup that fails to press out all the way.

Remove the bearing cups and the slip-yoke.

1. Position the yoke in the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover.

2. Press out a bearing cup.

3. Rotate the driveshaft slip-yoke 180 degrees.

4. Press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup and the U-joint.





5. Clean the driveshaft slip-yoke.
- Inspect the driveshaft slip-yoke.

- Install a new yoke as necessary.

Assembly

Bearing cup installation

1. NOTE: Install the U-joint kits as complete assemblies only. Do not mix components from other kits.

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 using the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover.





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.

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.





4. Remove the shaft from the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover and install the new snap ring.





5. NOTICE: Do not strike the bearings. Damage to the bearings may occur.

Check the U-joint for freedom of movement.

- If binding, strike the yoke with a brass or plastic hammer.