Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2005)
Universal Joint: Service and Repair
Driveshaft Universal Joint - Rolled Form
Driveshaft Universal Joint - Rolled Form
Special Tool(s)
Disassembly
1. CAUTION: Do not clamp the driveshaft in the jaws of a vise or a similar holding fixture.
Carefully place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench.
2. NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft components relative to the driveshaft tube. Make sure all components are reassembled in the same relationship
to maintain correct balance.
Index-mark the driveshaft and driveshaft components.
3. Remove the snap rings from the universal joint.
4. Using press plates, position the driveshaft so the universal joint spider supports the flange yoke or slip joint yoke.
5. NOTE: The bearing cup cannot be driven all the way out. Rotate the driveshaft when the universal joint spider contacts the yoke.
