Mustang V8-4.6L DOHC VIN R (2003)
7. Remove the spider.
1
Reposition the driveshaft in the U-joint tool.
2
Press out the bearing cup.
3
Rotate the driveshaft.
4
Press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup.
5
Remove the spider.
8. Clean the yoke area at the end of the driveshaft.
Assembly
1. NOTE: Universal joint kits are to be installed as complete assemblies only. Do not mix components from other U-joint kits.
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. 1 Repeat for the other bearing cup.
