7.8
FINAL DRIVE
3. Support U-joint in vise as shown and drive inner yoke down
to remove remaining bearing ca
4. Force U-joint cross to one side and lift out of inner yoke.
Assembly
1. Install new bearing caps in yoke by hand. Carefully install
U-joint cross with grease fitting properly positioned
inward toward center of shaft. Take care not to dislodge
needle bearings upon installation of cross joint. Tighten
vise to force bearing caps in.
2. Using a suitable arbor, fully seat bearing cap in one side.
Continually check for free movement of bearing cross as
bearing caps using a suitable arbor, fully seat bearing cap
in one side. Continually check for free movement of
bearing cross as bearing caps are assembled. are assembled.
3. Install snap ring to contain bearing cap just installed.
Repeat procedure for other side.