Single Cardan, Flange Yoke

Special Tools:

Disassembly
1. Remove the driveshaft.

2. CAUTION: Do not clamp the driveshaft in a vise or similar holding fixture.

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





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

Index-mark the positions of the driveshaft components.





4. Clamp the U joint tool in a vise.





5. Remove all four of the snap rings.





6. Remove the driveshaft flange yoke.
1. Position the driveshaft flange yoke in the U-joint tool.
2. Press out a bearing cup.
3. Remove the driveshaft flange yoke.
4. Press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup.
5. Remove the driveshaft flange yoke.





7. Remove the spider.
1. Reposition the driveshaft in the U-joint tool.
2. Press out the bearing cup.
3. Rotate the driveshaft.
4. Press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup.
5. Remove the spider.
8. Clean the yoke area at the end of the driveshaft.

Assembly





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

Install the spider.
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. Position the driveshaft in the U joint tool.
4. Press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
- Repeat for the other bearing cup.
2. Inspect the driveshaft flange yoke. Install new if necessary.





3. Install the driveshaft flange yoke.
1. Start a new bearing cup into the driveshaft flange yoke.
- Check the needle bearings for correct positioning.
2. Position the driveshaft flange yoke.
3. Position the driveshaft in the U-joint tool.
4. Press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
- Repeat for the other bearing cup.





4. 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 U-joint tool, and install the four snap rings.





5. 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.
6. Install the driveshaft.