Mustang GT V8-4.6L SOHC VIN X (1998)
from the opposite side.
7. Remove driveshaft slip yoke from the spider, clean all foreign matter from driveshaft slip yoke.
8. Remove the remaining bearing cups and spiders from the driveshaft slip yoke in the same manner.
9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 to remove driveshaft centering socket yoke.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Universal Joint Service Kits are to be installed as complete assemblies only. Do not mix components from other universal joints.
1. Start a new bearing cup into the yoke of the driveshaft.
2. Position the new spider in the driveshaft yoke and press the bearing cup 6.3 mm (1/4 inch) below the yoke surface using U-Joint Tool 205-086
(T74P-4635-C).
3. Remove U-Joint Tool 205-086 (T74P-4635-C) and install a new snap ring.
4. Start a new bearing cup into the opposite side of the driveshaft slip yoke. Check the needle bearings for proper position.
5. Position driveshaft in U-Joint Tool 205-086 (T74P-4635-C) and press on the bearing cup until the opposite bearing cup contacts the snap ring.
6. NOTE: Assemble universal joint using the yellow snap rings supplied in the kit. If difficulty is encountered with yellow snap rings, install the
black snap rings supplied in the kit.
Remove the driveshaft from the U-Joint tool and install a new snap ring. Check snap ring for proper seating.
7. Install the driveshaft slip yoke, remaining bearing cups, spider and snap rings in the same manner.
