Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
205-086
(T74P-4635-C)
Installer/Remover, C-Frame and Screw |
|
Vise |
Materials
Name | Specification |
---|---|
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-E1 |
ESA-M1C75-B |
DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE: Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the driveshaft assembly in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localized fracturing may result, causing driveshaft failure during vehicle operation.
NOTE: This procedure is intended to be used for all U-joints with snap ring retainers.
NOTE: If the components are not marked and therefore installed incorrectly, driveshaft imbalance can occur.
NOTE: Center bearing U-joint shown, others similar.
Index-mark the driveshaft for reassembly.NOTE: Center bearing U-joint shown, others similar.
Remove and discard the snap rings.NOTE: Center bearing U-joint shown, others similar.
Using the special tool, press the U-joint bearing cups out of the driveshaft yoke and remove the driveshaft yoke.NOTE: Inspect the bearing cup bores and retaining ring grooves. Remove any rust or other surface irregularities.
NOTE: Center bearing U-joint shown, others similar.
Clean and inspect the U-joint bearing cup surfaces.ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Install the U-joint kits as complete assemblies only. Do not mix components from other U-joint kits.
NOTE: The tripod bearing cup needle bearings need to be in the correct position.
Using the special tool, install the new U-joint spider and bearing cups into the driveshaft yoke.NOTE: Driveshaft to rear axle flange yoke U-joint shown, others similar.
Using the special tool, install the new bearing cups on the opposite side of the driveshaft slip yoke.Removal
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
Remove and discard the 2 rear stabilizer bar link nuts and remove the rear stabilizer bar link.