Excursion 4WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (2001)
Universal Joint: Service and Repair
Single Cardan , Slip Yoke
Driveshaft Universal Joint-Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Special Tool(s)
Disassembly
Initial disassembly
1. CAUTION: Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the shaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can
result, causing shaft failure during vehicle operation.
Place the shaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tube.
2. NOTE: If components are not marked and installed incorrectly, driveline imbalance can occur.
Index-mark the shaft components.
3. Remove and discard all four of the snap rings.
4. Clamp the special tool in a vise.
