Universal Joints: Notes

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Fig 1: Identifying Universal Joints

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Universal joints have the following:

A lubed-for-life design.
Equipped with nylon thrust washers located at the base of each bearing cup, which control end play, positions the needle bearings and improves grease movement.
Size 1350 for E-150-350, size 1410 for E-450, and size 1480 for E-550.

Fig 2: Positioning Needle Bearings And Improves Grease Movement
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.