Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
8. Install the opposite bearing cup part way into the yoke ear. Ensure that the trunnions are started straight and true into both bearing cups.
9. Press the opposite bearing cup into the yoke ear. Work the cross all of the time. Inspect for free unbinding movement of the trunnions in the
bearing cups.
10. Press the bearing cup into the yoke until the bearing retainer groove clears the inside of the yoke.
Important: If a hang up or binding is evident, stop pressing. Inspect the needle bearings for misalignment in the bearing cup.
11. Install the bearing retainer in the retainer groove.
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Continue pressing until both retainers snap into place.
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A small amount of chassis grease may help the snap ring seat in the bearing cup groove.
12. If the retainer does not seat, spring the yoke slightly with a firm blow from a dead blow hammer.
