Universal Joint-Single Cardan: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln Navigator and 2004 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT-REAR or DRIVESHAFT-FRONT .

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

Carefully place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench.

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.

Fig 1: Identifying Index-Marks On Driveshaft And Driveshaft Components

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Index-mark the driveshaft and driveshaft components.
Position the special tool in a vise.

Fig 2: Positioning Special Tool In Vise
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Remove the snap rings from the universal joint.

Fig 3: Removing Snap Rings From Universal Joint
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NOTE: If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup if it cannot be pressed out all the way.

Fig 4: Removing Driveshaft Flange Yoke

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Remove the driveshaft flange yoke.
1. Position the driveshaft flange in the special tool.
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.
Repeat the previous step to remove the remaining bearing cups and spider from the driveshaft.
Clean the yoke area at the end of the driveshaft and flange yoke.