Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2002)
7. Install the opposite bearing cup part way into the yoke ear. Make sure that the trunnions are started straight and true into both bearing cups.
Important: If the bearing cup seems to bind or hang-up, stop pressing. Check the needle bearings for misalignment in the bearing cup.
8. Press the opposite bearing cup into the yoke ear.
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Work the cross all the time.
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Check for free unbinding movement of the trunnions in the bearing cups.
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Press the bearing cup into the yoke until the bearing retainer groove clears the inside of the yoke.
9. Install the bearing retainer in the retainer groove.
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Continue pressing until you can snap both retainers into place.
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A small amount of chassis grease may help the snap ring seat in the bearing cup groove.
10. It the retainer does not seat, spring the yoke slightly with a firm blow from a dead blow hammer.
11. Install the propeller shaft.
