PTO U-joint cross bearing installation (Part 2)

I assume I disassemble the cross bearing by removing the end caps (without dislodging the needle bearings!). After carefully placing the cross bearing into position do I just use a hammer to strike the cross bearing end caps into the yokes and onto the cross bearing? Won't I send needle bearings flying across the garage!?

I want to do this right so I'll wait for some experienced advise.

Thanks to all for some great suggestions on removal of the old cross bearing!

Paul.

Put one cap in the yoke and press it in part way as far as you can and still get the cross in.

Put the cross in it and start the other cap.

When close enough together for the cross to reach the second cap slide the cross over so it is started in both caps to help hold the pins in place.

Now tighten the caps as far as you can then grab those sockets that old was talking about and finish settin the caps untill you can get the snap rings in.

Gary

I couldn't have said that better myself. That's exactly how I install them, right or wrong. Good description.

Rod

I'll give Gary's method a go either later tonight or tomorrow morning. I'll report back on my progress!

Paul.