How to service and repair the driveshaft universal joint of the snap ring type on Mercury Mountaineer?

Attention to the U-joint indexing is essential during driveshaft removal to perform snap ring universal joint repair of driveshaft components. Insert the driveshaft into the C-Frame of the Screw Installer/Remover to eliminate the four snap rings as well as press out the bearing cup. Apply pliers only when bearing cups prove difficult to press completely out of their position. The drive shaft must be rotated while press pressure is applied to the spider to extract the remaining bearing cup and afterward remove the driveshaft flange. First, put the driveshaft within the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover to extract the following bearing cup by using pliers as needed followed by driveshaft rotation to press on the spider. Cleaning the bore holes of the bearing cup follows along with U-joint movement testing. Any binding requires a small impact to the driveshaft flange using a brass or plastic hammer while keeping the U-joints out of the strike path. The assembly process proceeds with an opposite order of steps following disassembly while using the yellow snap rings available in the kit to apply U-joints correctly. The installation of yellow snap rings will achieve the needed results but black snap rings are available for optional usage when facing difficulties.

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Mercury Mountaineer Universal Joints, Rear Part Number: 7L1Z-4635-B
$40.89 MSRP: $58.50
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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 Mercury Mountaineer | Base, Convenience, Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Mountaineer Universal Joints Part Number: 6L2Z-4635-A
$59.20 MSRP: $90.93
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Product Specifications
- 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 Mercury Mountaineer | Base, Convenience, Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Mountaineer 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:
- 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Mercury Mountaineer Universal Joints Part Number: F1TZ-4635-C
$42.32 MSRP: $61.60
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Product Specifications
- 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 Mercury Mountaineer | Base, Convenience, Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Mountaineer Universal Joints Part Number: 4L3Z-4635-C
$33.49 MSRP: $47.50
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Product Specifications
- 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:
- 2002-2010 Mercury Mountaineer | Base, Convenience, Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mercury Mountaineer | Premier | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

Mercury Mountaineer Universal Joint

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The Mercury Mountaineer Universal Joint is one of those parts which signify durability and power of Mercury Mountaineer family and improving its performance and safety. Being the intermediate coupling between the driveshaft and axle assembly, the Universal Joint offers that needed flexibility since the suspension system has to alter position to cover for different types of terrains. It is important for this feature in the Mercury Mountaineer commonly referred as the mid-size luxury SUV manufactured between 1996 and 2010, characterized with its luxurious interior as well as powerful features. The Universal Joint includes a cross and needle bearings set within hardened tempered steel cups so as to transmit the power and simultaneously provide the ability to swivel in response to movement of the vehicle. The availability of the Universal Joint in different models of Mercury Mountaineer from its first, second and third generations is one way of proving its flexibility. Most of the factory installed Universal Joints are usually greased prior being shipped to the manufacturers, this makes them long lasting as well as the design is such that it can be easily serviced thus enabling the vehicle to perform to the maximum. There is usually a problem with normalisation, which may result in conditions such as a clunk and vibrations, so it is imperative to inspect the condition of Worn Universal Joints. It is due to this that the Mercury Mountaineer Universal Joint has risen to the top of the automobile market in as far as construction is concerned and reliability in improving the performance of Mountaineer vehicles. Since this component is responsible for the wellbeing of the drivetrain, the Mercury Mountaineer Universal Joint is one of the most important components for those who want to drive with safety and effectiveness.

Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mercury Mountaineer?
A:
Attention to the U-joint indexing is essential during driveshaft removal to perform snap ring universal joint repair of driveshaft components. Insert the driveshaft into the C-Frame of the Screw Installer/Remover to eliminate the four snap rings as well as press out the bearing cup. Apply pliers only when bearing cups prove difficult to press completely out of their position. The Drive Shaft must be rotated while press pressure is applied to the spider to extract the remaining bearing cup and afterward remove the driveshaft flange. First, put the driveshaft within the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover to extract the following bearing cup by using pliers as needed followed by driveshaft rotation to press on the spider. Cleaning the bore holes of the bearing cup follows along with U-joint movement testing. Any binding requires a small impact to the driveshaft flange using a brass or plastic hammer while keeping the U-joints out of the strike path. The assembly process proceeds with an opposite order of steps following disassembly while using the yellow snap rings available in the kit to apply U-joints correctly. The installation of yellow snap rings will achieve the needed results but black snap rings are available for optional usage when facing difficulties.