RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2002)
Universal Joint: Service and Repair
Double Cardan Universal Joints
Propellar Shaft
DOUBLE CARDAN UNIVERSAL JOINTS
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: Individual components of cardan universal joints are not serviceable they must be replaced as an assembly.
1. Remove the propeller shaft.
2. Mark the propeller shaft, link yoke and flange yoke for assembly reference.
3. Tap the outside of the bearing cap assembly with drift to loosen snap rings.
4. Remove all the bearing cap snap rings (Fig. 17).
5. Remove any grease fittings if equipped.
6. Position a socket on the press with an inside diameter large enough to receive the bearing cap under the link yoke.
7. Place another socket with an outside diameter smaller than the bearing cap on the upper bearing cap.
8. Press one bearing cap from the outboard side of the link yoke enough to grasp the cap with vise jaws (Fig. 18).
