Driveshaft Universal Joint - Snap Ring Type

Driveshaft Universal Joint - Snap Ring Type








Disassembly and Assembly

NOTE: The front driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint is not repairable.

1. Remove the driveshaft.

2. Index-mark the components at the U-joints for reassembly.
3. Remove and discard the 4 snap rings.
4. Position the driveshaft in the special tool. Using the special tool, press out a bearing cup.





5. If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove the bearing cup if it cannot be pressed all the way out.
6. Rotate the driveshaft and press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup.
7. Remove the driveshaft flange.
8. Position the driveshaft in the special tool. Using the special tool, press out the bearing cup.





9. If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove the bearing cup if it cannot be pressed all the way out.
10. Rotate the driveshaft and press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup.
11. Remove the spider.

12. NOTE: Clean the bearing cup bores.

NOTE: Check the U-joints for freedom of movement. If binding, strike the driveshaft flange with a brass or plastic hammer. Do not strike the U-joint.

To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
^ Use the yellow snap rings supplied in the kit to install the U-joint. If difficulty is encountered with the yellow snap rings, install the black snap rings, as required.