Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
Install the spider.
1. Start a new bearing cup into 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 in the U-Joint tool.
4. Press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
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Repeat for the other bearing cup.
2. Inspect the driveshaft flange yoke. Install new if necessary.
3. Install the driveshaft flange yoke.
1. Start a new bearing cup into the driveshaft flange yoke.
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Check the needle bearings for correct positioning.
2. Position the driveshaft flange yoke.
3. Position the driveshaft in the U-Joint tool.
4. Press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
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Repeat for the other bearing cup.
4. NOTE: Use the yellow snap rings supplied in the kit to assemble the universal joint (U-Joint). If difficulty is encountered with the yellow snap
rings, install the black snap rings.
Remove the driveshaft from the U-Joint tool, and install the four snap rings.
5. NOTE: Do not strike the bearings.
