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Disassembly And Assembly: Material: Assembly

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    NOTE: Install the U-joint kits as complete assemblies only. Do not mix components from other U-joint kits.
    NOTE: Lubricate the driveshaft slip yoke and driveshaft yoke bearing cup bores with grease before installing the bearing cups.
  1. Install a new U-joint spider and bearing cup.
    1. Start a new bearing cup in the driveshaft yoke.
      • Check the needle bearings for correct positioning.
    2. Position the new U-joint spider in the driveshaft yoke.
    3. Using the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover, press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
      Fig 1: Installing U-Joint Spider And Bearing Cup
      G06382004Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Never mix yellow and black snap rings on opposing sides. Black snap rings are a different thickness than yellow snap rings. Both opposing sides must use the same color snap rings.
    Fig 2: Locating Snap Ring
    G06382005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the shaft from the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover and install a new yellow snap ring.
  3. Repeat steps to install the new bearing cup and snap ring on the opposite side of the driveshaft yoke.
    • If the yellow snap rings will not seat in the snap ring groove, install the black snap rings.
  4. Install the driveshaft flange yoke and new bearing cup.
    1. Align the index marks made during disassembly and install the driveshaft flange yoke on the U-joint spider.
    2. Start a new bearing cup in the driveshaft slip yoke.
      • Check the needle bearings for correct positioning.
    3. Position the assembly in the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover.
    4. Press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
      Fig 3: Installing Driveshaft Flange Yoke And Bearing Cup
      G06125047Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the driveshaft from the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover and install a new yellow snap ring.
    Fig 4: Locating Yellow Snap Ring
    G06382007Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: Never mix yellow and black snap rings on opposing sides. Black snap rings are a different thickness than yellow snap rings. Both opposing sides must use the same color snap rings.
  6. Repeat steps to install the new bearing cup and snap ring on the opposite side of the driveshaft slip yoke.
    • If the yellow snap rings will not seat in the snap ring groove, install the black snap rings.
    7. NOTE: Do not strike the bearings or component damage may occur.
  7. A sharp rap on the driveshaft yoke with a brass or plastic hammer will seat the bearing cups.
  8. Rotate the driveshaft yoke to make sure the U-joints are free to rotate easily, without binding, before installing the driveshaft.
    Fig 5: Rotating Driveshaft Yoke
    G06382008Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT - 4.0L  or DRIVESHAFT - 4.6L AND 5.4L .
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