Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2007)
Universal Joint: Service and Repair
Assembly
Assembly - With Snap Rings
ASSEMBLY - WITH SNAP RINGS
NOTE: This procedure describes a propeller shaft equipped a cardan joint in the tube yoke. For propeller shafts equipped with a
companion/slip yoke, repeat the steps to remove the remaining cardan joint.
1. Apply (EP) N.L.G.I. Grade 1 or 2 grease to inside of yoke bores.
2. Position cross (1) in yoke with lube fitting pointing up, if equipped.
3. Place a bearing cap (1) over the cross end (2) and align cap with yoke bore.
4. Press bearing cap into the yoke bore enough to clear snap ring groove.
5. Repeat STEP 3 and STEP 4 to install the opposite bearing cap.
NOTE: If joint is stiff or binding, strike the yoke with a soft hammer to seat the needle bearings.
6. Add grease to lube fitting, if equipped.
Assembly - With Injected Rings
ASSEMBLY - WITH INJECTED RINGS