Single Cardan Type Rear Driveshaft; Removal & Installation - Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual

11. Clamp the exposed end of the bearing in a vice and drive on the center yoke with a soft−faced
hammer to free it from the bearing.
12. Reposition the tool and press on the spider to remove the opposite bearing.
13. Remove the center yoke from the spider. Remove the spider form the driveshaft yoke.
14. Clean all serviceable parts in cleaning solvent. If using a repair kit, install all of the parts supplied in
the kit.
15. Remove the clamps on the driveshaft boot seal. Discard the clamps.
16. Note the orientation of the slip yoke to the driveshaft tube for installation during assembly. Mark the
position of the slip yoke to the driveshaft tube.
17. Carefully pull the slip yoke from the driveshaft. Be careful not to damage the boot seal.
18. Clean and inspect the spline area of the driveshaft.
To assemble:
19. Lubricate the driveshaft slip splines with Multi−purpose Long−Life lubricant C1AZ−1920−B or
equivalent.
20. With the boot loosely installed on the driveshaft tube, install the slip yoke into the driveshaft splines
in their original orientation.
21. Using new clamps, install the driveshaft boot in its original position.
22. To assemble the double Cardan joint, position the spider in the driveshaft yoke. Make certain the
spider bosses (or lubrication plugs on kits) will be in the same position as originally installed. Press in
the bearing using the U−joint tool. Then, install the snaprings.
23. Pack the socket relief and the ball with Multi−purpose Long−Life lubricant C1AZ−1920−B or
equivalent, then position the center yoke over the spider ends and press in the bearing. Install the
snaprings.
24. Install a new seal on the centering ball stud. Position the centering socket yoke on the stud.
25. Place the front spider in the center yoke. Make certain the spider bosses (or lubrication plugs on kits)
are properly positioned.
26. With the spider loosely positioned on the center stop, seat the first pair of bearings into the centering
socket yoke. Then, press the second pair into the centering yoke. Install the snaprings.
27. Apply pressure on the centering socket yoke and install the remaining bearing cup.
28. If a kit was used, lubricate the U−joint through the grease fitting, using Multi−purpose Long−Life
lubricant C1AZ−1920−B or equivalent.

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