Explorer Sport 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
5. Clamp the special tool in a vise.
Bearing cup removal
6. NOTE: If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup that fails to press out all the way.
Remove the driveshaft slip-yoke.
1. Position the driveshaft slip-yoke in the special tool.
2. Press out a bearing cup.
3. Rotate the driveshaft slip-yoke 180 degrees.
4. Press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup.
5. Remove the driveshaft slip-yoke.
Final disassembly
7. Repeat Bearing cup removal in this procedure to remove the remaining bearing cups and the spider from the driveshaft.
8. Clean the yoke area at each end of the driveshaft.
Assembly
Bearing cup installation
1. NOTE: Install the Universal Joint Kits as complete assemblies only. Do not mix components from other Kits.
