How to remove and replace the universal joints on the rear of a BMW 2002?

Remove the driveshaft and extract the circlips from the outer end of each needle bearing cup. Mark the relationship of the flange to the driveshaft yoke for proper refitting. Use a socket slightly smaller in diameter than a bearing cup on one cup's end face and a larger socket on the opposite yoke face, applying pressure in a vice to partially eject one cup. Grip the ejected cup and twist it from the yoke to extract the needles, then turn the joint 180° and use the smaller socket to eject the opposite pair of bearing cups. For the new universal joint repair kit, press one cup halfway into the yoke, insert the needle bearings held in place with grease, then insert the spider and locate the opposite cup with needles also retained by grease. Press both bearing cups fully into place in a vice, ensuring the needles do not become trapped, and use the narrow socket to depress each cup enough to expose the circlip groove. Position the grease nipple or hole towards the driveshaft and repeat the bearing installation on the opposing pair, aligning the drive flange yoke with the previously marked positions.

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BMW 2002 Universal Joints

BMW 2002 Universal Joints allow the driveshaft to flex while continuing to transfer the engine torque to a rear axle that bounces with every bump, keeping the car moving smoothly. Each shaft has two Universal Joints. The front coupling rolls into the transmission yoke and the rear bolts to the differential flange so adjusting suspension angles never binds the rotating parts. The joint body has a cross trunnion surrounded by needle bearings in hardened steel cups. Clips keep the cups in position and internal grease seals trap lubricant to minimize wear. Factory units come pre-packed and sealed, but some later Universal Joints are supplied with a tiny grease fitting which allows owners to freshen grease and extend service life. Drivers can detect failing Universal Joints by experiencing clunks when shifting gears, low-speed squeaks, or high-speed vibration. Inspections will often reveal loose cups, missing clips, or reddish dust from grinding bearings. For every BMW 2002 driver, keeping these parts healthy avoids costly drivetrain noise. Although the basic design remained consistent throughout all of the BMW 2002 years, the sealed style differs from the grease-serviceable version, giving enthusiasts two Universal Joints choices with dimensions that are similar but require different maintenance habits.

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BMW 2002 Universal Joints Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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How to remove and replace the universal joints on the rear of a BMW 2002?
Posted by Raymundo M.
A:
Remove the driveshaft and extract the circlips from the outer end of each needle bearing cup. Mark the relationship of the flange to the driveshaft yoke for proper refitting. Use a socket slightly smaller in diameter than a bearing cup on one cup's end face and a larger socket on the opposite yoke face, applying pressure in a vice to partially eject one cup. Grip the ejected cup and twist it from the yoke to extract the needles, then turn the joint 180° and use the smaller socket to eject the opposite pair of bearing cups. For the new universal joint repair kit, press one cup halfway into the yoke, insert the needle bearings held in place with grease, then insert the spider and locate the opposite cup with needles also retained by grease. Press both bearing cups fully into place in a vice, ensuring the needles do not become trapped, and use the narrow socket to depress each cup enough to expose the circlip groove. Position the grease nipple or hole towards the driveshaft and repeat the bearing installation on the opposing pair, aligning the drive flange yoke with the previously marked positions.
Answered by BMW Parts Specialist Armando / Aug 26, 2022

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