Wrangler L6-4.0L VIN S (2000)
2. Position the cross in the yoke with its lube fitting, if equipped, pointing up (Fig. 21).
Fig. 22
3. Place a bearing cap over the trunnion and align the cap with the yoke bore (Fig. 22). Keep the needle bearings upright in the bearing assembly. A
needle bearing lying at the bottom of the cap will prevent proper assembly.
4. Press the bearing cap into the yoke bore enough to install a snap ring.
5. Install a snap ring.
6. Repeat Step 3 and Step 4 to install the opposite bearing cap. If the joint is stiff or binding, strike the yoke with a soft hammer to seat the needle
bearings.
7. Add grease to lube fitting, if equipped.
8. Install the propeller shaft.
Double Cardan Joint
DISASSEMBLY
Individual components of cardan universal joints are not serviceable. If worn or leaking, they must be replaced as an assembly.
1. Remove the propeller shaft.
2. Using a soft drift, tap the outside of the bearing cap assembly to loosen snap ring.
