Hombre XS Space Cab 2WD V6-4.3L (1998)
4. Place the universal joint so that the lower ear of the yoke is supported on a 30 mm (1 1/8 inch) socket.
5. In order to shear the plastic retaining ring on the bearing cup, place the J9522-5 on the open horizontal bearing cups, and press the lower bearing
cup out of the yoke ear.
6. If you have not completely removed the bearing cup, lift the cross and insert tool J9522-5 between the seal and the bearing cup being removed and
continue pressing the bearing cur out of the yoke.
7. Rotate the propeller shaft and press the opposite bearing cup out of the yoke.
8. Inspect the retaining ring grooves for plastic.
9. Inspect each bearing cup bore for burrs or imperfections.
10. Clean the remains of the sheared plastic bearing retainers from the grooves in the yoke.
11. The sheared plastic may prevent the bearing cups from being pressed into place. This prevents the bearing retainers from being properly seated.
12. Assemble the flange yoke on the inner cross of the ball tube yoke.
13. Assemble the bearing cup assemblies.
14. Assemble the ball support yoke cross in the flange yoke. Orient the ball support yoke cross with the tube yoke according to the marks made on
disassembly.
15. Inspect all the trunnions for freedom of rotation.
16. If the trunnions are too tight, strike the flange yoke sharply with a hammer in order to aid in seating the retaining rings.
DOUBLE CARDAN UNIVERSAL JOINTS REPLACEMENT (CENTERING BALL REPLACEMENT)
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Tools Required
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J23694 C.V. Propeller Shaft Seal Installer
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J23996- 1 C.V. Replaceable Ball Installer
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J23996-2 Ball Puller
Important: Production universal joints cannot be reassembled. There are no bearing retainer grooves in production bearing cups. Discard all
universal joint parts that have been removed.
1. Disassemble the flange yoke assembly.
2. Inspect the ball seat insert bushing for wear.
3. If the bushing is worn, replace the ball support yoke and cross assembly.
4. Inspect the seal and ball seats along with the spring and washers. If any parts show indication of excessive wear or are broken, replace the entire
set with a service kit. Always discard the removed seal and replace the seal.
