Universal Joint: Service and Repair

Driveshaft Universal Joint - Single Cardan





Disassembly

1. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Driveshaft - Front or Driveshaft - Rear Driveshaft - Rear.

2. NOTICE: Do not clamp the driveshaft in the jaws of a vise or a similar holding fixture or damage to the component may occur.

Carefully place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench.

3. NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft components relative to the driveshaft tube. Make sure all components are reassembled in the same relationship to maintain correct balance.

Index the driveshaft and driveshaft components.





4. Position the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover in a vise.





5. Remove the snap rings from the U-joint.





6. 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 flange yoke.

1. Position the driveshaft flange in the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover.

2. Press out the bearing cup.

3. Rotate the driveshaft flange yoke.

4. Press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup.

5. Remove the driveshaft flange yoke.





7. Repeat the previous step to remove the remaining bearing cups and spider from the driveshaft.

8. Clean the yoke area at the end of the driveshaft and flange yoke.

Assembly

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

1. Clamp the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover in a vise.





2. 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 C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover.

4. Press the bearing cup below the yoke surface.





3. Remove the driveshaft from the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover and install the snap ring.





4. Repeat the previous steps to install the remaining bearing cups.

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

Check the U-joint for freedom of movement.