Woods RD990XE Operator's Manual page 20

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Figure 24
2.
With snap rings removed, support drive in vise, hold yoke in hand and tap
on yoke to drive cup up out of yoke. See Figure 24.
3.
Clamp cup in vise as shown in Figure 25 and tap on yoke to completely
remove cup from yoke. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 for opposite cup.
Figure 25
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Figure 26
4.
Place universal cross in vise as shown in Figure 26 and tap on yoke to
remove cup. Repeat Step 3 for final removal. Drive remaining cup out
with a drift and hammer.
U-Joint Assembly
1.
Place seals securely on bearing cups. Insert cup into yoke from outside
and press in with hand pressure as far as possible. Insert journal cross
into bearing cup with grease fitting away from shaft. Be careful not to
disturb needle bearings. Insert another bearing cup directly across from
first cup and press in as far as possible with hand pressure.
2.
Trap cups in vise and apply pressure. Be sure journal cross is started into
bearings and continue pressure with vise, squeezing in as far as
possible. Tapping the yoke will help.
3.
Seat cups by placing a drift or socket (slightly smaller than the cup) on
cup and rap with a hammer. See Figure 27. Install snap ring and repeat
on opposite cup.
4.
Repeat Step 1 & Step 2 to install remaining cups in remaining yoke.
5.
Move both yokes in all directions to check for free movement. If
movement is restricted, rap on yokes sharply with a hammer to relieve
any tension. Repeat until both yokes move in all directions without
restriction.
Figure 27
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