Universal Joint: Service and Repair

Driveshaft Universal Joint

Disassembly and Assembly





Special Tool(s)

CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts and cap straps for either the center U-joint or the rear U-joint. Install new bolts and cap straps or damage to the vehicle may occur.

NOTE: There is a difference in length of the head of the replacement yoke strap bolts from the production bolts. The longer head pinion bolts can be used in either location.

1. Remove the driveshaft.





2. Clamp the special tool into a vise.





3. Remove the universal joint cap snap rings.





4. Press out the bearing cups.
^ Rotate the driveshaft 180 degrees and repeat.
5. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.