E 350 V10-6.8L (2007)
Universal Joint: Service and Repair
Driveshaft Universal Joint - Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Driveshaft Universal Joint - Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Special Tool(s)
Disassembly
Initial disassembly
1. CAUTION: Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the shaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing
fracture can result, causing shaft failure during vehicle operation.
Place the shaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tube.
2. Remove and discard the 2 snap rings.
3. Clamp the special tool in a vise.
Bearing cup removal
4. NOTE: If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup that fails to press out all the way.
Remove the bearing cups and the slip-yoke.
1
Position the slip-yoke in the special tool.
2
Press out a bearing cup.
3
Rotate the driveshaft slip-yoke 180 degrees.
4
Press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup and the U-joint.