K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-393 6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1996)
Universal Joint: Service and Repair
Nylon Injected Ring Type
NOTICE: Never clamp propeller shaft tubing In a vise. Clamping could dent or deform the tube causing an Imbalance or unsafe condition. Always
clamp on one of the yokes and support the shaft horizontally. Avoid damaging the slip yoke sealing surface. Nicks may damage the bushing or cut the
lip seal.
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Tools Required:
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J 9522-3 Universal Joint Bearing Separator
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J 9522-5 Universal Joint Bearing Spacer Remover
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Support the propeller shaft in a line horizontal with the table of a press.
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Mark the propeller shaft as to which end is the transmission end and which end goes to the rear axle.
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Place the universal joint so that the lower ear of the yoke is supported on a 30 mm (1 1/8 inch) socket.
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In order to shear the plastic retaining ring on the bearing cup, place J 9522-3 on the open horizontal bearing cups and press the lower bearing cup
out of the yoke ear. If the bearing cup is not completely removed, lift the cross and insert J 9522-5 between the seal and bearing cup being
removed and continue to press it out of the yoke.
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Rotate the propeller shaft and press the opposite bearing cup out of the yoke.
DISASSEMBLE
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Mark orientation of slip yoke to tube for proper reassembly.
1. The cross from the yoke.
2. Remaining universal joint parts from the yoke.
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If the front universal joint is being replaced, remove the bearing cups in the slip yoke in the same manner.
Inspect
A. The retaining ring grooves for plastic.
B. The bearing cup bores in the yoke ears for burrs or imperfections.
Clean
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The remains of the sheared plastic bearing retainers from the grooves in the yoke.
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The sheared plastic may prevent the bearing cups from being pressed into place and thus prevent the bearing retainers from being properly seated.
