K 2500 Suburban 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1999)
8. Install the opposite bearing cup part way into the yoke ear. Make sure that the trunnions are started straight and true into both bearing cups.
9. Press the opposite bearing cup into the yoke ear. Work the cross all the time. Check for free unbinding movement of the trunnions in the bearing
cups.
10. Press the bearing cup into the yoke until the bearing retainer groove clears the inside of the yoke.
Important: If there seems to be a hang-up or binding, stop pressing. Check the needle bearings for misalignment in the bearing cup.
11. Install the bearing retainer in the retainer groove.
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Continue pressing until you can snap both retainers into place.
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A small amount of chassis grease may help the snap ring seat in the bearing cup groove.
12. If the retainer does not seat, spring the yoke slightly with a firm blow from a dead blow hammer.
