OEM 2000 GMC C2500 Universal Joint

2000 GMC C2500 Universal Joint Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the universal joint with a nylon injected ring using the J 9522-3 and J 9522-5 tools on 2000 GMC C2500?

  A: The replacement of a universal joint with a nylon injected ring requires the use of tools J 9522-3 Universal Joint Bearing Separator and J 9522-5 Universal Joint Bearing Spacer Remover. Set the propeller shaft horizontally on a press table while maintaining it away from vise clamps to prevent damage to the tubing. Put marks on the propeller shaft ends to maintain their correct positions. Set the universal joint into a 30 mm (1 1/8 inch) socket with its lower yoke ear facing up. Apply pressure from the J 9522-3 to shear the plastic ring of the bearing cup before removing the lower cup from the yoke ear. Use the J 9522-5 between the seal and bearing cup to drive out any remaining portions of the bearing cup which won't come out properly. After pressing the bearing cup from the opposite side rotate the propeller shaft to push it out. Proceed by removing the cross section and all remaining universal joint hardware. Check both the retaining ring grooves and bearing cup bores for damage before cleaning out any plastic shearing that would prevent new parts from seating correctly. To assemble the yoke start by inserting a bearing cup on one side followed by cross placement into the yoke while verifying trunnion freedom of movement. Press each bearing cup against the yoke ear so it becomes flush while maintaining the correct trunnion alignment for both sides. Verify proper connection before checking if needle bearings are lined up properly. Seating the bearing retainer requires additional force until the retainer groove releases from the yoke before applying the retainers for both sides using either hand pressure or a dead blow hammer to secure installation. You should apply chassis grease to the snap ring when putting it into the bearing cup groove to ensure proper placement.