OEM Chevrolet Express 1500 Universal Joint

Chevrolet Express 1500 Universal Joint Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Universal Joints
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  Q: What tools are needed to service and repair the universal joint with a nylon injected ring on Chevrolet Express 1500?

  A: Service and replace the nylon injected ring of a universal joint using a combination of U Joint Bearing Separator (J9522-3) and U Joint Bearing Spacer Remover (J9522-5). Place the propeller shaft on a press in a flat position while avoiding clamp placement on the tubing to protect it from harm. Draw orientation marks on the shaft ends. Set the universal joint at the lower yoke ear into the 30 mm (1.118 inch) socket first. The U Joint Bearing Separator helps shear the plastic retaining ring on the bearing cup then pushes the lower bearing cup out from the yoke ear. You can push the bearing cup all the way out using the U Joint Bearing Spacer Remover tool (J9522-5) when the plastic bearing cup does not depart readily. Turn the propeller shaft to push out the opposite bearing cup from the yoke housing and take out the cross and all universal joint pieces. Check the grooves of both retaining rings and the bores of each bearing cup for damage before installing new elements. Remove any pieces of sheared plastic that could block the parts from the proper fit. Place one bearing cup into the yoke opening before fitting the cross over the trunnion to let it seat properly. Press equally on the bearing cup to push it against the yoke ear. Repeat this step on the opposite side to align trunnion pins as designed. Check if bearing movement is restricted then examine the needle bearings for improper positioning. Press the yoke butts until the bearing retainer groove leaves space on the surface. Next place both retainers and finish mounting with a dead blow hammer where needed. Use chassis grease as needed to lubricate the snap ring before placing it into the bearing cup groove.