Front Axle U-Joint Replacment

FRONT AXLE U-JOINT REPLACEMENT

Axle Shaft Assembly:

Removal

1. Remove Axle shaft (46).
- Support the shaft yoke in a bench vise or on a short piece of pipe.
2. Remove U-Joint (C).
- Using a brass drift and soft hammer, tap the end of a U-joint bearing cup enough to drive the opposite bearing cup from the yoke.
- Support the other yoke and drive the remaining U-joint bearing cup out in the same manner.
3. Clean the bearings and yokes.
4. Inspect The bearings and yokes. Replace parts as necessary.

Installation

NOTE: Lubricate the new bearings with the recommended universal joint lubricant.

1. Install Bearing cup in a yoke ear.
2. Install U-joint in the bearing cup.
3. Install Another bearing cup in the opposite yoke ear with the U-joint aligned.
4. Install Bearing cup in each ear of the companion yoke.
- Press the bearing cups in beyond the lock ring grooves.
5. Install Lock ring at each bearing cup.
- Tap the yoke lightly to seat the bearings against the lock rings.
- Lubricate the U-joint with the recommended lubricant through the fitting provided.