3. Turn the yoke over and tap the exposed end of the journal cross until the opposite
needle bearing is free.
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE BEARING, USE A SOFT ROUND DRIFT WITH
FLAT FACE AND DIAMETER ABOUT 1/32" SMALLER THAN YOKE HOLE.
4. Remove the journal cross by sliding it to one side of the yoke and tilting it over the top
of the yoke lug.
UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY
Before reassembly, be sure to clean and inspect all parts. If necessary, replace the four
journal retainer seals. Assemble the universal joint by means of the following procedures:
JOURNAL CROSS
With the relief valve facing the flange yoke, insert one trunnion of the journal cross into the
bearing hole in the yoke lug from the inside (between the lugs) and tilt until the trunnion of
the journal cross will clear hole in opposite yoke lug.
NEEDLE BEARING AND RETAINING CAP ASSEMBLY
Insert from outside of yoke. Press into place with an arbor press or tap with a soft round
drift. Be careful not to mar or dent any surfaces.
LOCK STRAP AND CAPSCREWS
Assemble and bend lugs of lockstrap up against the flat of capscrews. If joint appears to
bind, tap lugs lightly to relieve any pressure on journal end bearings.
DRIVE SHAFT INSTALLATION
The installation of the drive shaft into the carrier does not present any unusual mechanical
difficulties. Before actual installation, the drive shaft should be checked for the following items:
457P/N 12261-683 REVISED: January 2015
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