Universal Joint: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Universal joint service kits are to be installed as complete assemblies only. Do not use components from other universal joints.

Clamp the special tool in a vise.

Fig 1: Mounting C-Frame In Vise
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Install a new bearing cup.
- Start a new bearing cup into the driveshaft yoke.
- Position a new spider in the driveshaft yoke.
- Install the driveshaft into the special tool.
- Press the bearing cup below the yoke surface.
Fig 2: Installing New Bearing Cup
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Remove the driveshaft from the special tool and install the snap ring.

Fig 3: Installing Snap Ring
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CAUTION: Do not apply excessive pressure causing the opposite snap ring to damage the snap ring groove.

Repeat for the opposite side.
Install a new bearing cup.
1. Start a new bearing cup into the driveshaft centering socket yoke.
2. Install the driveshaft into the special tool.
3. Press the bearing cup below the yoke surface.
Fig 4: Installing New Bearing Cup
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Remove the driveshaft from the special tool and install the snap ring.

Fig 5: Installing Snap Ring
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Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the opposite side.

NOTE: Do not strike the bearings. If binding, strike the yoke with a brass or plastic hammer.

Fig 6: Checking Universal Joint For Freedom Of Movement

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Check the universal joint for freedom of movement.