Hombre XS Space Cab L4-2.2L CPC (1997)
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Place the universal joint so that the lower ear of the yoke is supported on a 1 1/8 inch (30 mm) socket.
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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 tool 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.
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
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The retaining ring grooves for dirt, corrosion, or pieces of the old ring.
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The bearing cup bores for burrs or imperfections.
Clean
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The retaining ring grooves.
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Corrosion, dirt, rust, or pieces of the old retaining ring may prevent the bearing cups from being pressed into place or prevent the bearing
retainers from being properly seated.
Assemble
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Remove the bearing cups from the universal joint and use your finger to coat the needle bearings in the bearing cup with a thin layer of chassis
grease.
