One of the rollers on my slip yoke is coming apart. What is that piece actually called? There is the T and at both ends of the T are the silver roller bearings? Can I just replace that sliver roller or do I have to get an entire assembly? Any suggestions where to get the part?


2002 F250 7.3l 4x4 CC

 

Not sure what you are referring to.

(u-joint maybe?)

Post a pic?

 

Sounds to me like you need a new U-joint. That would be the case if the 'T' you are talking about is more like a cross. And the ends of the cross go into a cup. And the cup is lined with needle bearings.
Besides...the new one will be greaseable.

 

Does it look like this - If it does, it's called a universal joint or U-joint

 

Yes that is what I need. I forgot that there are actually four points, not just two. Thank you guys for the help.

 

If it's bad enough for the needles to fall out better get it changed or you gonna need some more parts

 

I'm surprised you didn't hear that thing squeaking.

 

Same here it should have had a lot of squeak followed by some harsh viberation not to mention all the clunking,clanking and clattering

 

Its starting to clunk shifting in the high gears and reverse. No squeaks though. I looked up u-joints online but there was no specific one for the middle u-joint that connects the slip yoke. There is either front or rear. Is the rear u-joint the same size as the middle one on the drive shaft?

 

Thay should be the same IIRC.
Make sure to specify that w/ the parts people.

( I would replace all 3 of them if it were mine)

Also mark the slip shaft and spline shaft for proper assembly.
I don't remember if it will only go one way or not.Some do some don't.

You definately don't want to get them out of phase.