S15/T15 Jimmy 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1998)
6. If the bearing cup is not completely removed, perform the following steps:
6.1. Lift the cross and insert the J 9522-5 between the seal and the bearing cup.
6.2. Continue pressing the bearing cup out of the yoke.
7. Rotate the propeller shaft and press the opposite bearing cup out of the yoke.
8. Remove the cross from the yoke.
9. Remove the remaining universal joint parts from the yoke.
10. If you are replacing the front universal joint, remove the bearing cups in the slip yoke in the same manner.
11. Inspect the retaining ring grooves for dirt, corrosion, or pieces of the old ring.
12. Inspect the bearing cup bores for burrs or imperfections.
13. Clean the retaining ring grooves.
IMPORTANT: Corrosion or dirt may prevent the bearing cup installation and may prohibit the proper seating of the bearing retainers.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Remove the bearing cups from the new universal joint journals.
2. Coat the needle bearings in the bearing cups with a thin layer of the grease that is present on the journal. Apply the grease with your finger.
3. Install one bearing cup partway into one side of the yoke.
4. Turn the yoke ear towards the bottom.
5. Install the cross into the yoke so that the trunnion seats freely into the bearing cup.
