How to service and repair the driveshaft universal joint of the snap ring type on Ford Explorer?

Users must begin shaft universal joint snap ring service by extracting the driveshaft through indexing of its U-joints for later assembly. Place the driveshaft inside the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover to extract a bearing cup with pressing action. The four snap rings require disposal at this point. Plastic pliers need to be applied if a bearing cup refuses to press out completely. Complete the extraction of the remaining bearing cup from the driveshaft by rotating it while pressing on the spider before removing the driveshaft flange to execute the same pressing method for the other bearing cup. Clean the bearing cup bores first before inspecting U-joints for movement freedom. Gentle strikes with a brass or plastic hammer against the driveshaft flange should be performed to avoid the U-joints but resolve any binding issue. The procedure for assembly begins by following the steps of disassembly in reverse order while employing yellow snap rings from the kit to install the U-joints. The black snap rings serve as a substitute to the yellow snap rings when installation problems occur.

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Ford Explorer Universal Joints Part Number: 3W1Z-4635-AA
$64.32 MSRP: $88.98
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- Other Name: Kit - Universal Joint Repair; CV Joint; U Joint; Universal Joint
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2000 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Expedition, Limited, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Universal Joints, Rear Part Number: 7L1Z-4635-B
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- Other Name: Kit - Universal Joint Repair; Front Center, Rear, CV Joint; U Joint; U-Joint
- Manufacturer Note: 1350
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: F5TZ-4635-A, 4L3Z-4841-FB, 7L1Z-4635-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Universal Joints Part Number: 6L2Z-4635-A
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- Other Name: Kit - Universal Joint Repair; CV Joint; U Joint; U-Joint Kit; Universal Joint
- Manufacturer Note: Size 1330
- Replaces: 4L5Z-4635-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Universal Joints Part Number: F2TZ-4635-C
$27.56 MSRP: $37.51
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- Other Name: Kit - Universal Joint Repair; CV Joint; U Joint; Universal Joint
- Replaces: F2AZ-4635-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Universal Joints Part Number: F1TZ-4635-C
$42.32 MSRP: $61.60
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- Other Name: Kit - Universal Joint Repair; CV Joint; U Joint; U-Joint; Universal Joint
- Replaces: F2AZ-4635-A, F1TZ-4635-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005, 1991-2000 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Expedition, Limited, NBX, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Universal Joints Part Number: 4L3Z-4635-C
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- Other Name: Kit - Universal Joint Repair; CV Joint; U Joint; U-Joint
- Replaces: 4L3Z-4635-A, F2AZ-4635-C, E9SZ-4635-Z
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, Postal, XL Fleet, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Universal Joints, Rear Part Number: 4L5Z-4635-B
$73.68 MSRP: $107.25
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Universal Joint Repair; Universal Joint, Rear, Rear Center, Rear Forward, Rear Rearward; CV Joint; U Joint; U-Joint
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 4L5Z-4635-A, 4L5Z-4635-AA, F2TZ-4635-B, F1TZ-4635-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Universal Joints Part Number: L1MZ-4635-A
$132.25 MSRP: $192.50
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- Other Name: Kit - Universal Joint Repair; Universal Joint; U Joint; U-Joint
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Universal Joints Part Number: D3TZ-3249-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit; Universal Joint; CV Joint; U Joint; U-Joint Kit; Joint Assembly; U-Joint
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

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The Universal Joint, or more popularly as the joint in Ford Explorer cars, is a critical component in connecting the driveshaft to the axle, and enable the joint to pivot in certain angles due to the movement of the suspension system according to the road surface. It works to counter for changes in angle in power transmission between the components. Usually a Universal Joint is made up of a cross with needle bearings retained in hardened steel cups which is clipped and most often supplied with pre-grease. Through the years, many types of U Joints have been fitted to Ford Explorers, and most original equipment units have been engineered for long service life with little or no servicing. There are additional parts such as grease zerk that when fitted to the U Joint it encourages easy greasing and therefore a longer lasting of the joint. Worn U Joints may cause some symptoms that are noticeable and include clutching noise when shifting gears and vibrations when the vehicle is on top speed, hence should be checked up and replaced to ensure optimal performance of the vehicle.

Ford Explorer Universal Joint Parts and Q&A

Universal Joints, Rear
7L1Z-4635-B
Q: How to service and repair the driveshaft universal joint of the snap ring type on Ford Explorer?
A:
Users must begin shaft universal joint snap ring service by extracting the driveshaft through indexing of its U-joints for later assembly. Place the driveshaft inside the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover to extract a bearing cup with pressing action. The four snap rings require disposal at this point. Plastic pliers need to be applied if a bearing cup refuses to press out completely. Complete the extraction of the remaining bearing cup from the driveshaft by rotating it while pressing on the spider before removing the driveshaft flange to execute the same pressing method for the other bearing cup. Clean the bearing cup bores first before inspecting U-joints for movement freedom. Gentle strikes with a brass or plastic hammer against the driveshaft flange should be performed to avoid the U-joints but resolve any binding issue. The procedure for assembly begins by following the steps of disassembly in reverse order while employing yellow snap rings from the kit to install the U-joints. The black snap rings serve as a substitute to the yellow snap rings when installation problems occur.