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Part one of our three part series on how to install u-joints. In this episode we show you how we remove and install universal joints on a daily basis using t...
- 11 min
- 64.4K
- Tom Wood's Custom Drive Shafts
Aug 28, 2024 · Dislodge the universal joint from the both the yoke and the driveshaft. 17. Remove all dirt and debris from the entire drive shaft assembly, assuring that it is completely clean. 18. Apply a small amount of grease to the replacement caps. 19. Replace the bearing cap by inserting it partially into the yoke. [5] 20.
- 1. Lift up the front end of a vehicle with a floor jack.
- 2. Place jack stands under the front end of the frame to ensure stability.
- 3. Empty the transmission fluid in order to prevent it from leaking.
- 4. Dislodge the fill plug for the transmission.
- 5. Prepare a container for the fluid and disengage the transmission's drain plug.
- 6. Ensure the integrity of the driveshaft assembly by creating reference marks.
- 7. Detach the mounting clips or bolts which hold the driveshaft to the transmission.
- 8. Remove the driveshaft by dislodging the yoke from the transmission.
- 9. Prevent the jostling of the needle bearings by securing the bearing caps with tape.
- 10. Stabilize the driveshaft in a vise.
Here's how you change a U-Joint the easy way. With just a little patience, penetrating oil, and some simple tools, you can change an old rusty worn out Univ...
- 10 min
- 682.8K
- Cheap Wheels
Easy to follow step-by-step guide on how to replace a U joint. If you have any questions, drop them in the comments below and I'll get back to you.Tools Used...
- 10 min
- 465
- Roy's Garage 808
- Step 1: Disassembly of The Driveshaft
- Step 2: Removing Caps
- Step 3: Use A Socket
- Step 4: Pushing Caps
- Step 5: Install New Caps
- Step 7: Re-Installation and Check
First, protect your hands from transmission fluids and other things by wearing protective gloves which may be preferably of plastic or rubber. Lift your vehicle and place on jack stands with elevated back end to avoid flow of fluids when you remove the driveshaft. Indicate the position of the driveshaft to conserve its balance during reinstallation...
Unfasten the four holding clips on the caps. Your new U-joints may have come with new holding clips, if so you do not have to show caution or be gentle. Align your U joint tool with the yoke and twist the bolts until the cross and caps are at a distance which will enable the parallel cap’s removal. Be careful not to drive the cap being used to appl...
Use a socket for centering the cross while the pressed cap is being pushed back from the other side of the yoke. Choose a socket of a smaller size than the cap so that it easily transfers to the other side of the yoke.
Reinstall the U joint tool and twist the bolts until the left over cap is pushed to the other side of the yoke. It may be tough to remove some inflexible caps as the grease causes the bearings of the needle to hold. Ensure that your new caps also have enough grease to keep the bearings in position.
This process is exactly the opposite of removal and is just as easy. Ensure that the cap and center are aligned with the yoke ahead of pressure being applied to the tool. Express caution when lining up all the needle bearings. Position your U joint tool as you did in the removal process, to set your caps into position. Twist the screw until the cap...
Use your fresh holding clips and install them to the caps. Re-assemble the drive shaft. Lower car and test drive. Now your car should not make clunking noises when changing gear or vibrate with the speed of the transmission output.
Step 3: Press Out the U Joint. A press may be necessary to apply even pressure when removing the old U joint. If you don’t have a press, carefully use a hammer and an appropriately sized socket to tap the U joint out from the drive shaft.
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Install the first snap ring then turn it around and repeat these steps on the other side. Repeat this process until the joints are all fully installed. Finally, grease the new u joints and wipe the ends of the driveshaft down with a rag before re-installing into your vehicle. There you have it. Drive shaft u joint replacement is a relatively ...
