Mustang V6-4.0L (2008)
8. NOTE: Inspect the bearing cup bores and retaining ring grooves. Remove any rust or other surface irregularities.
Inspect the bearing cup bores of the driveshaft slip yoke and driveshaft yoke. Make sure that the bearing cup bores are clean and smooth.
Assembly
1. NOTE: Install the U-joint kits as complete assemblies only. Do not mix components from other U-joint kits.
NOTE: Lubricate the driveshaft slip yoke and driveshaft yoke bearing cup bores with grease before installing the bearing cups.
Install a new U-joint spider and bearing cup.
1
Start a new bearing cup in the driveshaft yoke.
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Check the needle bearings for correct positioning.
2
Position the new U-joint spider in the driveshaft yoke.
3
Press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
2. NOTE: Never mix yellow and black snap rings on opposing sides.
Remove the shaft from the special tool and install a new yellow snap ring.
