Woods Equipment BB84X, BB48X, BB60X, BB72X manual Dealer Service, U-JointAssembly

3.Clamp cup in vise as shown in Figure 27 and tap on yoke to completely remove cup from yoke. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 for opposite cup.

Figure 27. Remove Cups

4.Place universal cross in vise as shown in Figure 28 and tap on yoke to remove cup. Repeat Step 3 for final removal. Drive remaining cup out with a drift and hammer.

Figure 28. Remove Cups

U-Joint Assembly

1.Place seals securely on bearing cups. Insert cup into yoke from outside and press in with hand pressure as far as possible. Insert journal cross into bearing cup with grease fitting away from shaft. Be careful not to disturb needle bearings. Insert another bearing cup directly across from first cup and press in as far as possible with hand pressure.

2.Trap cups in vise and apply pressure. Be sure journal cross is started into bearings and continue pressure with vise, squeezing in as far as possible. Tapping the yoke will help.

3.Seat cups by placing a drift or socket (slightly smaller than the cup) on cup and rap with a hammer. See Figure 29. Install snap ring and repeat on opposite cup

4.Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 to install remaining cups in remaining yoke.

5.Move both yokes in all directions to check for free movement. If movement is restricted, rap on yokes sharply with a hammer to relieve any tension. Repeat until both yokes move in all directions without restriction.

Figure 29. Install Cups

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