OEM GMC Savana 1500 Universal Joint

GMC Savana 1500 Universal Joint Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Universal Joints
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  Q: How to replace a universal joint on GMC Savana 1500?

  A: Before starting replacement work take the propeller shaft tubing out of any vise to prevent damage. Instead clamp one yoke and keep the shaft in a horizontal position. Tapping the yoke frees pressure from the Universal Joint retaining ring so you can remove it with pliers. Use the press to balance the propeller shaft while fitting the proper socket to separate the bearing from the opposite j-9522-3 (U-Joint Bearing Separator). Install the j-9522-3 to take out the universal bearing from the yoke as needed; place the j-9522-5 on top of the Universal Joint when the first tool fails to fully remove the bearing. Turn the propeller shaft again to separate the opposite Universal Joint through this same process. When the Slip Yoke shows damage experts will replace it at the same time as the new Universal Joint. First remove the propeller shaft Slip Yoke with its retaining ring. After that separate the universal bearing from the yoke with the j-9522-3 and j-9522-5 tools to finally extract the spider from the Slip Yoke. Thoroughly wash both pieces of the Slip Yoke and propeller shaft yoke. Place universal bearings into the propeller shaft yoke before installing the Universal Joint spider until it seats properly while pressing until it reaches yoke level. Set in the retaining ring for the second universal bearing and continue the same process for the remaining assembly part. Tap the yoke gently to fix any movement problems in the Universal Joint. Set up the rest of the universal bearings using electrical tape and add them to the vehicle during installation. Place the universal spider piece into the Slip Yoke then add universal bearings before pressing one spider to a complete seat. Push both bearing into the Slip Yoke until they rest evenly then install the retaining ring. Take the same steps for the opposite bearing. Place the Slip Yoke in the propeller shaft then put the universal spider onto the bearing axis. Press the bearing into the yoke fully and fit the retaining ring properly. Move the shaft while repeating both procedures to test if the Universal Joint operates without resistance and tap only when needed.