Universal Joint - Aluminum Driveshaft

Universal Joint - Aluminum Driveshaft

Special Tools:

Special Tool(s)

Disassembly

1. CAUTION: Do not clamp the driveshaft in the jaws of a vice or a similar holding fixture.

Place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench.








2. NOTE: Mark the positions of the driveshaft components relative to the driveshaft tube. Make sure all components are reassembled in the same relationship to maintain correct balance.

Index-mark the driveshaft and driveshaft components.





3. Clamp the U-Joint Tool in a vise.





4. Remove the snap rings.





5. NOTE: If the bearing cup cannot be pressed all the way out, remove it with vise grips.

Remove the driveshaft slip-yoke.
1 Position the driveshaft in the U-Joint Tool.
2 Press out a bearing cup.
3 Rotate the driveshaft 180 degrees.
4 Press on the spider to remove the bearing cup from the opposite side.
5 Remove the driveshaft slip-yoke.
6. Remove the remaining bearing cups and the spider.





7. Remove the snap rings from the driveshaft centering socket yoke end.





8. NOTE: If the bearing cup cannot be pressed all the way out, remove it with vise grips.

Remove the driveshaft centering socket yoke.
1 Position the driveshaft in the U-Joint Tool.
2 Press out a bearing cup.
3 Rotate the driveshaft 180 degrees.
4 Press on the spider to remove the bearing cup from the opposite side.
5 Remove the driveshaft centering socket yoke.
9. Remove the remaining bearing cups and the spider.
10. Clean the driveshaft yoke area at each end of the driveshaft. Inspect the driveshaft and driveshaft components for wear or damage.

Assembly

NOTE: Universal joint service kits are to be installed as complete assemblies only. Do not use components from other universal joints,





1. Install a new bearing cup.
1 Start a new bearing cup into the driveshaft yoke.
2 Position a new spider in the driveshaft yoke.
3 Install the driveshaft into the U-Joint Tool.
4 Press the bearing cup below the yoke surface.





2. NOTE: Use the yellow snap rings supplied in the universal kit. If difficulty is encountered installing the yellow snap rings, install the black snap rings also supplied in the kit.

Remove the driveshaft from the U-Joint Tool and install the snap ring.
3. Repeat Steps I and 2 for the opposite side.





4. Install a new bearing cup.
1 Start a new bearing cup into the driveshaft centering socket yoke.
2 Install the driveshaft into the U-Joint Tool.
3 Press the bearing cup below the yoke surface.





5. NOTE: Use the yellow snap rings supplied in the universal kit. If difficulty is encountered installing the yellow snap rings, install the black snap rings also supplied in the kit.

Remove the driveshaft from the U-Joint Tool and install the snap ring.
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the opposite side.





7. NOTE: Do not strike the bearings. If binding, strike the yoke with a brass or plastic hammer.

Check the universal joint for freedom of movement.





8. Install a new bearing cup.
1 Start a new bearing cup into the driveshaft yoke.
2 Position a new spider in the driveshaft yoke.
3 Install the driveshaft into the U-Joint Tool.
4 Press the bearing cup 6.3 mm (0.25 in.) below the yoke surface.





9. NOTE: Use the yellow snap rings supplied in the universal kit. If difficulty is encountered installing the yellow snap rings, install the black snap rings also supplied in the kit.

Remove the driveshaft from the U-Joint Tool and install the snap ring.





10. Repeat Steps 8 and 9 for the opposite side.
11. Install a new bearing cup.
1 Start a new bearing cup into the driveshaft slip-yoke.
2 Install the driveshaft into the U-Joint Tool.
3 Press the bearing cup 6.3 mm (0.25 in.) below the yoke surface,





12. NOTE: Use the yellow snap rings supplied in the universal kit. If difficulty is encountered installing the yellow snap rings, install the black snap rings also supplied in the kit.

Remove the driveshaft from the U-Joint Too] and install the snap ring.
13. Repeat Steps 11 and 12 for the opposite side.





14. NOTE: Do not strike the bearings. If binding, strike the yoke with a brass or plastic hammer to seat the bearing cups.

Check the universal joint for freedom of' movement.