Hombre XS Space Cab L4-2.2L CPC (1997)
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In order to shear the plastic retaining ring on the bearing cup, place J 9522-3 or equivalent, 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 or equivalent,
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.
Inspect
1. The retaining ring grooves for plastic.
2. The bearing cup bores for burrs or imperfections.
Clean
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The remains of the sheared plastic bearing retainers from the grooves in the yoke. The sheared plastic may prevent the bearing cups being
pressed into place and thus prevent the retainers from being properly seated.
Assemble
1. Flange yoke on inner cross of ball tube yoke.
2. Bearing cup assemblies.
3. Ball support yoke cross in flange yoke, orienting with tube yoke according to marks made on disassembly.
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Check freedom of rotation of all trunnions. If too tight, strike the flange yoke sharply with hammer to aid in seating retaining rings.
CENTERING BALL REPLACEMENT
Disassemble
1. Flange yoke assembly.
Important: Production universal joints cannot be reassembled. There are no bearing retainer grooves in production bearing cups. Discard all
universal joint parts removed.
Inspect
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Ball seat insert bushing for wear. If bushing is worn, replace ball support yoke and cross assembly.
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Seal and ball seats along with spring and washers. If any parts show indication of excessive wear or are broken, replace the entire set with
service kit. Always discard the removed seal and replace with a new one.
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Centering ball surface. If it show signs of wear beyond smooth polish, replace it.
Clean
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All plastic from grooves of all yokes. It usually is easier to remove plastic if a small pin or punch is driven through injection holes first.
NOTICE: When a centering ball requires replacement, all ball seat components must be replaced also. A separate ball and seat service kit Is
available. The kit has two seat springs and the "longer" spring must be discarded.
Disassemble
