Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 79

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DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE 3 - 1 3
D I S A S S E M B L Y A N D A S S E M B L Y ( C o n t i n u e
(6) Install the centering kit assembly inside the
center yoke making sure the spring is i n place (Fig.
31).
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Fig. 31 instail Centering Kit
(7) Place two bearing assemblies on the remaining
cross (opposite sides). Fit the open trunnions into the
center yoke holes and the bearing assemblies into the
centering kit (Fig. 32).
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Fig. 32 instaii Remaining Cross
(8) Press the remaining two bearing assemblies
into place and install snap rings (Fig. 33).
(9) Tap the snap rings to allow them to seat into
the grooves (Fig. 34).
(10) Check for proper assembly. Flex the CV joint
beyond center, it should snap over-center in both
directions when correctly assembled (Fig. 35).
(11) Install the propeller shaft.
Fig. 33 Press in Bearing Assembly
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Fig. 84 Seat Snap Rings In Groove
C L E A N I N G A N D I N S P E C T I O N
SINGLE AND DOUBLE CARDAN JOINT
(1) Clean all the universal joint yoke bores with
cleaning solvent and a wire brush.
(2) Inspect the yokes for distortion, cracks and
worn bearing assembly bores.