UNIVERSAL JOINT REPAIR
1.Yoke
2.Cup and bearing
3.Snap ring
4.Journal cross
Figure 26. Universal Joint Parts Breakdown
U-JOINT DISASSEMBLY
1.Remove external snap rings from yokes in four locations as shown in Figure 27.
Figure 27. Remove Snap Ring
2.With snap rings removed, support drive in vise, hold yoke in hand and tap on yoke to drive cup up out of yoke. See Figure 28.
3.Clamp cup in vise as shown in Figure 29 and tap on yoke to completely remove cup from yoke. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 for opposite cup.
Figure 29. Remove Cups
4.Place universal cross in vise as shown in Figure 30 and tap on yoke to remove cup. Repeat Step 3 for final removal. Drive remaining cup out with a drift and hammer.
Figure 30. Remove Cups
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| 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. | |
Figure 28. Remove Cups | ||
Tapping the yoke will help. |
(Rev. 5/11/2007) MAN0390 (Rev. 4/6/2007)
Dealer Service 35
