Excursion 4WD V10-6.8L (2002)
1. NOTE: Install the Universal Joint Kits as complete assemblies only. Do not mix components from other Kits.
Install a new spider and bearing cups.
1
Start a new bearing cup in the driveshaft yoke.
Check the needle bearings for correct positioning.
2
Position the new spider in the driveshaft yoke.
3
Position the driveshaft yoke in the special tool.
4
Press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
5
Repeat to install the new bearing cup on the opposite side of the driveshaft yoke.
Flange installation
2. Inspect the flange. Install a new flange, if necessary.
3. Install the new bearing cups and the flange.
1
Start a new bearing cup in the flange.
Check the needle bearings for correct positioning.
2
Position the flange on the spider.
3
Position the assembly in the special tool.
4
Press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
5
Repeat to install the new bearing cup on the opposite side of the flange.
Final assembly
4. NOTE: Use the yellow snap rings supplied in the kit to assemble the universal joint (U-joint). If difficulty is encountered with the yellow snap
rings, install the black snap rings.
Remove the driveshaft from the special tool, and install the four new snap rings.