Spicer 2007 Spicer Driveshafts Service Manual User Manual
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Disassembly and Reassembly
Disassembly and
Reassembl
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4.
Place a bearing assembly over the trunnion diameter
and align it to the cross hole.
5.
Holding the trunnion in alignment with the cross
hole, install the bearing assembly by hand until it is
flush with the face of the end yoke. If the universal
joint bearing cap is pressed into place, the bearings
and bearing surfaces could be damaged.
6.
If the bearing assembly binds in the cross hole, tap it
with a soft-faced hammer directly on the center
bearing assembly. Do not tap the outer edges of the
bearing assembly.
Exact fit of all driveline components is extremely important.
The correct parts and clean mating services are essential
for safe operation, long life, and good repair.
7.
When the bearing assembly is completely seated,
put the lock plate tab (if used) in place and use the
"Grade 8" cap screws furnished with the universal
joint and insert them through the cap screw holes in
both the lock strap and/or the bearing plate assem-
bly. Thread by hand or with a wrench into the tapped
holes in the yoke. Do not torque down the bolts.
Note: The self-locking bolt design for full round yokes uses
serrated bolts with lock patch and does not require a
lock strap. DO NOT reuse any retaining bolt. If loosening
or removal of a bolt is necessary, replace it with a new
one.
8.
Move the cross laterally to the opposite side and
through the cross hole, beyond the machined sur-
face of the yoke lug. Place a bearing assembly over
the cross trunnion and slide it into the cross hole,
seating the plate to the face of the lug. Thread the
bolts by hand or with a wrench into tapped holes in
the yoke.
Note: Projecting the trunnion through a cross hole beyond the
machined surface of the lug will provide a surface to
help align the bearing assembly with the cross hole.
9.
For flange yoke applications, install the flange yoke,
bearing assemblies, and bolts at this time.
CAUTION