Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2005)
Remove the driveshaft centering socket yoke.
1
Position the driveshaft in the U-Joint Tool.
2
Press out a bearing cup.
3
Rotate the driveshaft 180 degrees.
4
Press on the spider to remove the bearing cup from the opposite side.
5
Remove the driveshaft centering socket yoke.
9. Remove the remaining bearing cups and the spider.
10. Clean the driveshaft yoke area at each end of the driveshaft.
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Inspect the driveshaft and driveshaft components for wear or damage.
Assembly
NOTE: Universal joint service kits are to be installed as complete assemblies only. Do not use components from other universal joints.
1. Install a new bearing cup.
1
Start a new bearing cup into the driveshaft yoke.
2
Position a new spider in the driveshaft yoke.
3
Install the driveshaft into the U-Joint Tool.
4
Press the bearing cup below the yoke surface.
2. NOTE: Use the yellow snap rings supplied in the universal kit. If difficulty is encountered installing the yellow snap rings, install the black snap
rings also supplied in the kit.
Remove the driveshaft from the U-Joint Tool and install the snap ring.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the opposite side.
