Universal Joint -Single Cardan

Special Tools:

Disassembly

1. CAUTION: Under no circumstances is the driveshaft assembly to be clamped in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can result, causing driveshaft failure during vehicle operation.

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





2. Note: If components are not marked and therefore installed incorrectly, driveline imbalance can occur.

Index-mark the driveshaft components.





3. Clamp U-joint tool in a vise.





4. Remove all four of the snap rings.





5. Note: If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup if it cannot be pressed out all the way.

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





6. Repeat Step 5 to remove the remaining bearing cups and spider from the driveshaft.
7. Clean the yoke area at each end of the driveshaft.

Assembly





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

Install the bearing cup.
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. Using the U-joint tool, press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.





2. 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 snap ring.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to install the opposite side of the driveshaft yoke.
4. Inspect the driveshaft slip-yoke. Install a new yoke, if necessary.
5. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to install the remaining new bearing cups, spider, driveshaft slip-yoke, and the snap rings.





6. 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.
7. Install the driveshaft.