Assembly (Refer to Section 15-60/Light Truck Shop Manual)

a. Start a new bearing into the axle shaft yoke.
b. Position the spider in the axle shaft and press the bearing 6 mm (1/4") below the axle shaft surface using U-Joint Tool, T74P-4635-C.

c. Remove the tool and install a new snap ring.

d. Start a new bearing on the opposite side of the axle shaft.

e. Install the U-Joint Tool, T74P-4635-C, and press the bearing until the snap ring of the opposite bearing contacts the axle shaft.

f. Remove the tool and install a new snap ring.

g. Install the yoke on the spider in position marked during disassembly.

h. Install two new bearings and snap rings in the yoke and in the same manner as the axle shaft.

i. Check the U-Joint for freedom of movement. If a binding condition results, tap the ears of the axle shaft sharply to relieve the binding. DO NOT INSTALL AN AXLE SHAFT IF THE U-JOINT SHOWS SIGNS OF BINDING.