Front output bearing-np205

[1bad79xlt]

I have a bad bearing on the front output shaft of my np205.

Is it possible to change this while it is in the truck?

Just looking for a little input, before I try to do a weekend job in a couple hours. I have been looking at the write up by Kevin @ http://www.okcnetworks.com/bronco/205/np1.htm which is a great article by the way. It looks like the bearing is held in by a snap ring.

Is it press fit on either the shaft or in the housing? The way I see it is I can take the cross member out if needed and just pull the worn bearing out and tap a new one in.

[redmt79]

IIRC you should be able to pull the bearing out from the front. I don't think you even need to take the snap ring off...it only keeps the bearing from walking into the case, and gives the retainer a lip to hold it in place.

It may be a little stubborn, but if you can get under the snap ring on opposite sides and pry, it should walk out. It is not press fit.

[1bad79xlt]

Thanks for the response

[1bad79xlt]

I got it changed out it was pretty easy, done after 2.5 hrs. However it didn't solve the noise issue I have with the hubs locked in or in 4x4. I must have an out of balance driveshaft or the angle is wrong. I remember that the noise started when I lifted the truck and at exactly the same time I had my drive shaft rebuilt (slip joint worn out).

[redmt79]

Are you sure the ujoints are in phase? In other words, was the slip joint put together so the joints line up correctly?

[1bad79xlt]

Yes they are in phase.

[1bad79xlt]

I am going to add a double cardan. Hopefully that should take care of it.

[1bad79xlt]

Do you have to change either the drive shaft yoke or the transfer case yoke. I was planning on just getting another u joint and the cv head collar piece. But I noticed jbg sells an np205 yoke for cvs or without.

[redmt79]

Sorry, I can't answer that. I have never messed with the double cardan stuff.