OEM 2005 Chevrolet Express 2500 Universal Joint

2005 Chevrolet Express 2500 Universal Joint Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What tools are needed to service and repair the universal joint with an external snap ring on 2005 Chevrolet Express 2500?

  A: When fixing the universal joint with an external snap ring you need the U-Joint Bearing Separator (J9522-3) and U-Joint Bearing Spacer Remover (J9522-5). Place the propeller shaft on the press horizontally for service while keeping the tube assembly out of any vise grippers. Draw markings on the propeller shaft surfaces to match the assembly parts. Close the snap rings with pliers before tapping the cup softly with light force to release the pressure. Position the horizontal bearing cups of the U-Joint Bearing Separator (J9522-3) over the open cups and fit them on the 30 mm (1-1/8 inch) hex head socket or 27 mm (1-1/16 inch) socket to push out the lower bearing cup. To extract the bearing cup further lift the cross and put the U-Joint Bearing Spacer Remover (J9522-5) between the seal and the cup to apply pressure. Turn the shaft to drive out the opposite bearing cup while also marking the cross design. Take off the cross pieces from the slip yoke after removal. Check if grooves of retaining rings and bores of bearing cups look smooth and free from debris. To build the yoke place a bearing cup into one side and put the cross piece in position before pressing the cup until it meets the yoke ear. Join the other bearing cup while checking if it moves effortlessly and adjust its position if necessary. Look for any movement obstacles when performing this step. Push down until you see the retainer groove and put on the bearing retainer pieces before pressing them both into position. Use a dead blow hammer to make the yoke moveable before putting the retainers in place and apply chassis grease to help the snap ring fit right.