OEM 2009 Lincoln Navigator Universal Joint

2009 Lincoln Navigator Universal Joint Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the driveshaft universal joint on 2009 Lincoln Navigator?

  A: A suitable workbench should replace vise clamping when working on the driveshaft universal joint service and repair. You should index-mark the driveshaft components against the driveshaft tube because this enables accurate balancing for reinstallation. The C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover device needs to be placed inside a vise before removing snap rings from the U-joint. Use pliers only when required to pull out a bearing cup which resists complete press-out. A procedure to remove the driveshaft flange yoke begins with placing the driveshaft flange into the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover while pressing out the bearing cup to rotate the driveshaft flange yoke and then pressing on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup. Complete U-joint service kits provide the necessary components for end assembly after the yoke area cleaning process of both driveshaft and flange yoke. The C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover should be fixed in a vise as operators install new bearing cups then position new spiders to press the bearing cups into the yoke surface. The C-Frame driveshaft removal process ends when you install the snap ring then continue with bearing cup installation on the remaining driveshaft sections. Keep direct blows away from the bearings while a brass or plastic hammer should be used for yoke strikes when binding occurs. Verify that the U-joint moves easily as the last step of maintenance.