Mountaineer AWD V8-46L Driveshaft Universal Joint Repair Guide
5. If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove the bearing cup if it cannot be pressed all the way out.
6. Rotate the driveshaft and press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup.
7. Remove the driveshaft flange.
8. Position the driveshaft in the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover. Using the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover, press out the bearing cup.
9. If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove the bearing cup if it cannot be pressed all the way out.
10. Rotate the driveshaft and press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup.
11. Remove the spider.
12. NOTE: Clean the bearing cup bores.
NOTE: Check the U-joints for freedom of movement. If binding, strike the driveshaft flange with a brass or plastic hammer. Do not strike the
U-joint.
To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
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Use the yellow snap rings supplied in the kit to install the U-joint. If difficulty is encountered with the yellow snap rings, install the black snap
rings, as required.
