Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
1. Start a new bearing cup into the yoke of the driveshaft.
2. Position the new spider in the driveshaft yoke and press the bearing cup 6.3 mm (1/4 inch) below the yoke surface using U-Joint Tool.
3. Remove U-Joint Tool and install a new snap ring.
4. Start a new bearing cup into the opposite side of the driveshaft slip yoke. Check needle bearings for proper position.
5. Position driveshaft in U-Joint Tool and press on the bearing cup until the opposite bearing cup contacts the snap ring.
6. Remove the driveshaft from U-Joint tool and install a new snap ring. Check snap ring for proper seating.
NOTE: Assemble rear axle shaft universal joint using the yellow snap rings supplied in the kit. If difficulty is encountered with yellow snap rings,
install the black snap rings supplied in the kit.
7. Install the driveshaft slip yoke, remaining bearing cups, spider and snap rings in the same manner.
