OEM 2004 Chevrolet Blazer Universal Joint

2004 Chevrolet Blazer Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the universal joint with a nylon injected ring on 2004 Chevrolet Blazer?

  A: Before installation set the propeller shaft on a flat press table with nylon technology and never place the prop shaft tubing in a vise to prevent damage. Exercise caution and label the propeller shaft ends for their correct position. Place the yoke universal joint onto the 30 mm (1 1/8 inch) socket with its lower ear. Use the J9522-3 U Joint Bearing Separator to cut off the plastic retaining ring on the bearing cup then press the bottom bearing cup out of the yoke ear. Set your tools aside and fit the U Joint Bearing Spacer Remover (J9522-5) between the seal and bearing cup before continuing to push. Turning the propeller shaft pushes out the other bearing cup from its location. Check grooves of the retaining rings and bores of the bearing cups for damages after taking out the parts and the cross. Use proper tools to clean all sheared plastic from bearing cup grooves before fitting them into position. Insert one bearing cup into one yoke's side and place the cross with trunnion free installation. Push the bearing cup into the yoke until it rests flat and do the same with the opposite bearing cup to match the trunnion positions. Check if the needle bearings move easily during this test. Push firmly until the bearing retainer clear space appears inside the yoke and then put together the bearing retainer before pressing to lock both retainers in place. A dead blow hammer can aid installation if needed while you should apply chassis grease to the bearing cup groove to help the snap ring slide more easily.