Universal Joint: Service and Repair

Universal Joint - Center and Rear





Special Tool(s)

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts and straps for either of the center U-joint or the pinion yoke U-joint. Install new bolts and straps or damage to the vehicle may occur.

NOTE: There is a difference in length of the head of the replacement yoke strap bolts from the production bolts. The longer head pinion bolts can be used in either location.

1. NOTE: Index the driveshaft yoke to the driveshaft.

Remove the driveshaft.





2. Clamp the special tool into a vise.





3. Remove the snap rings.





4. Press out the bearing cups.
^ Rotate the driveshaft 180 degrees and repeat.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.