GU-5000 universal joint in the catalog size 49.2×154.8 mm for heavy-duty propeller-shaft and cardan-shaft repair. The photographed greaseable kit includes one cross with four installed bearing cups, four round two-hole retaining plates, eight bolts and one angled grease fitting. Major search references include GU5000, HS337 and the closely matched 5-280X family; verify plate hole spacing and cup geometry before ordering.
GU-5000 Universal Joint 49.2×154.8 mm | HS337 5-280X
Description
GU-5000 Universal Joint 49.2×154.8 mm
GU-5000 universal joint is a heavy-duty propeller-shaft cross kit in the 49.2×154.8 mm catalog family. The nominal bearing cup diameter is 49.2 mm and the overall span across two opposite cups is about 154.8 mm. The supplied configuration shown in the product image contains one forged cross with four installed bearing cups, four separate round two-hole retaining plates, eight black mounting bolts and one angled grease fitting.
GU5000, GU 5000 and GU-5000 are common writing variations of the primary model. Published catalogs may describe the size as 49.23×154.76 mm, 49.2×154.8 mm, 49.2×154.9 mm or the rounded workshop size 49×156 mm.
Product Features
- Heavy-duty forged cross for truck and commercial propeller-shaft service.
- Nominal 49.2 mm bearing cup diameter and approximately 154.8 mm overall span.
- Four installed plain cylindrical bearing cups with sealed needle-roller construction.
- Four round two-hole retaining plates and eight matching hex-head bolts.
- Greaseable design with an angled fitting for scheduled maintenance access.
- Search coverage for GU5000, HS337, 5-280X, U500 and related 49.2 mm plate-retained joints.
Correct installation is essential to the service life of a GU-5000 universal joint. Clean the yoke seats, plate faces and threaded holes before assembly. Keep every bearing cup square while seating it, and make sure no needle roller falls under a trunnion. Install the four plates in their original orientation, tighten the eight bolts evenly to the shaft manufacturer’s specification and confirm that the finished joint articulates freely without axial looseness or a tight spot.
Technical Specifications
| Product type | Universal joint / propeller shaft cross bearing kit |
|---|---|
| Primary model | GU-5000 |
| Common model writing | GU5000 / GU 5000 |
| Bearing cup diameter | 49.2 mm nominal; some catalogs list 49.23 mm |
| Overall span | 154.8 mm nominal; published values include 154.76 or 154.9 mm |
| Workshop rounding | 49×156 mm |
| Retention type | Four round two-hole plates with eight bolts |
| Lubrication | Greaseable; angled fitting |
| Brand | MR Driveline |
Cross References and Search Numbers
Catalog searches for the GU-5000 universal joint commonly include GKN HS337. A closely matched plate-bearing catalog line is 5-280X at 49.2×154.9 mm, also associated with HS337. Related identification searches include U500, G5-280X, Precision 334, Alloy 1802 or 1803 and Lempco U-106. These references are valuable for inquiry matching, but they should be treated as identification leads until the retaining-plate geometry is checked.
The most important compatibility checks are bearing cup outside diameter, full installed span, plate thickness, two-hole center distance, bolt diameter and thread, cup shoulder position, grease-fitting clearance and yoke seat shape. Send a photograph of the removed plate and its bolt pattern whenever the shaft has been repaired before.
Photographed Supply Configuration
The photographed GU-5000 universal joint kit is presented exactly as a quotation reference: one central cross, four installed bearing cups, four round locking plates, two bolts for every plate and one installed grease fitting. This count helps purchasing teams distinguish the plate-retained assembly from catalog variants supplied with external circlips, internal rings, welded caps or wing bearings.
Typical Applications
The GU-5000 universal joint is researched for heavy commercial vehicles, truck propeller shafts, cardan shafts and industrial driveline repairs using the 49.2 mm cup family. Exact fitment depends on the vehicle series, axle, gearbox, shaft maker, yoke design and previous repair history.
For a faster compatibility review, send MR Driveline the existing model or OE number, measured cup diameter, full over-cup span, plate hole center distance, bolt thread, plate thickness and clear photographs of the yoke and removed joint. If the old part is marked HS337, 5-280X, U500 or another reference, include an image of that marking with the inquiry.
Why Choose MR Driveline
MR Driveline organizes every GU-5000 universal joint quotation around model code, measurable dimensions, retention hardware and verified catalog searches. This reduces the risk of treating every 49×156 listing as identical. We support distributors, repair workshops and fleet buyers with dimensional checking, sample confirmation, packaging choices and repeat-supply planning.
FAQ
Are GU5000 and HS337 the same search family?
Yes. Major universal-joint catalogs list GU5000 at about 49.2×154.8 mm and associate it with GKN HS337. Confirm the plate and bolt arrangement before final approval.
Is 49×156 mm different from 49.2×154.8 mm?
49×156 mm is a rounded workshop description. The more precise catalog values are commonly 49.2×154.8 mm or 49.23×154.76 mm. Measure the actual removed part because rounding alone cannot prove interchangeability.
Can I order this product using 5-280X?
5-280X is a close published reference in the same 49.2 mm plate-bearing and HS337 dimensional family. Before ordering, compare the plate hole distance, bolt specification, cup shoulder and installed span.
What is included in this kit?
This GU-5000 universal joint kit includes one cross with four installed bearing cups, four round two-hole retaining plates, eight bolts and one angled grease fitting.
Why must the retaining plates be checked?
Plate shape and bolt pattern control how the cups are secured in the yoke. A different plate style may not seat or clamp correctly even when the nominal cup diameter is the same.
Additional information
| Brand | MR Driveline |
|---|---|
| Bearing Cup Diameter | 49.2 mm |
| Overall Span | 154.8 mm |
| Retention Type | Four round retaining plates with eight bolts |
| Lubrication | Greaseable, angled fitting |
