Hombre XS Space Cab L4-2.2L CPC (1997)
Universal Joint: Service and Repair
Universal Joints
NYLON INJECTED RING TYPE
NOTICE: Never clamp propeller shaft tubing in a vise. Clamping propeller shaft tubing in a vise could dent or deform the tube causing an imbalance
or unsafe condition. Always clamp on one of the yokes and support the shaft horizontally. Avoid damaging the slip yoke sealing surface. Nicks may
damage the bushing or cut the lip seal.
Tools Required:
J 9522-3 "U" Joint Bearing Separator
J 9522-5 "U" Joint Bearing Spacer Remover
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Support the propeller shaft in a line horizontal with the table of a press.
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Mark the propeller shaft to show which end connects to the transmission and which end to the rear axle.
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Place the universal joint so that the lower ear of the yoke is supported on a 30 mm (1 1/8 inch) socket.
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In order to shear the plastic retaining ring on the bearing cup, place J 9522-3 on the open horizontal bearing cups and press the lower bearing cup
out of the yoke ear. If the bearing cup is not completely removed, lift the cross and insert J 9522-5 between the seal and bearing cup being
removed and continue to press it out of the yoke.
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Rotate the propeller shaft and press the opposite bearing cup out of the yoke.
Disassemble
1. The cross from the yoke.
IMPORTANT: Production universal joints cannot be assembled. There are no bearing retainer grooves in production bearing cups. Discard all
universal joint parts removed.
2. Remaining universal joint parts from the yoke.
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If the front universal joint is being replaced, remove the bearing cups in the slip yoke in the same manner.
Inspect
1. The retaining ring grooves for plastic.
