E 250 V8-5.4L (2008)
Install a new spider and bearing cups.
1) Start a new bearing cup in the driveshaft yoke.
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Check the needle bearings for correct positioning.
2) Position the new spider in the driveshaft yoke.
3) Position the driveshaft yoke in the special tool.
4) Press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
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Repeat to install the new bearing cup on the opposite side of the driveshaft yoke.
Flange installation
2. Inspect the flange. Install a new flange, if necessary.
3. Install the new bearing cups and the flange.
1) Start a new bearing cup in the flange.
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Check the needle bearings for correct positioning.
2) Position the flange on the spider.
3) Position the assembly in the special tool.
4) Press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
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Repeat to install the new bearing cup on the opposite side of the flange.
Final assembly
4. NOTE: Use the yellow snap rings supplied in the kit to assemble the U-joint. If difficulty is encountered with the yellow snap rings, install the
black snap rings.
Remove the driveshaft from the special tool, and install the 4 new snap rings.
