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Universal Joint: Description and Operation

Measurements made with bearing cups fully seated.:






NOTE: Span measurements are made with bearing cups fully seated on spider.

The driveshaft rear axle shaft universal joints are:
- 1330 series rear axle shaft universal joints with a 92.07 mm (3-5/8 inch) span and 26.98 mm (1-1/16 inch) bearing cups.

NOTE: Other type rear axle shaft universal joints should not be used in place of this type. Driveshaft imbalance and vibration may result.

- lubed-for-life design.
- equipped with nylon thrust washers, located at each base of the bearing cup, which control end play, position the needle bearings and improve grease movement.