RAM 1500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Press Out Bearing
5. Set the yoke in an arbor press or vise with a large socket beneath it. If joint is a replacement with a lube fitting position the yoke with the lube
fitting pointing up. Place a smaller socket on the upper bearing assembly and press it through to release the lower bearing assembly.
6. If the bearing assembly will not pull out by hand after pressing, tap the base of the lug near it to dislodge.
Press Out Remaining Bearing
7. To remove the opposite bearing, turn the yoke over and straighten the cross in the open hole. Then carefully press the end of the cross until the
remaining bearing can be removed.
CAUTION: If the cross or bearing assembly are cocked when being pressed, the bearing assembly will score the walls of the yoke bore and ruin the
yoke.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean all the universal joint yoke bores with cleaning solvent and a wire brush.
2. Inspect the yokes for distortion, cracks and worn bearing assembly bores.
3. Apply Extreme Pressure (EP) N.L.G.I. Grade 1 or 2 grease to aid in installation.
