F 250 2WD Super Duty V10-6.8L (2009)
Universal Joint: Service and Repair
Driveshaft Universal Joint - Front Slip Yoke
Driveshaft Universal Joint - Front Slip Yoke
Disassembly
Initial disassembly
1. NOTICE: 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 2 snap rings.
3. Clamp the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover 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.
1. Position the slip-yoke in the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover
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.
5. Clean the driveshaft slip-yoke.
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Inspect the driveshaft slip-yoke.