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Deerkiller9991 08-02-2010 03:31 PM

U-Joints
 
How hard is it to replace worn U-Joints? My 2wd, front, U-Joint is going bad. Is it pretty easy with the right tools?

festerw 08-02-2010 03:38 PM

Not hard at all, hit up Advance or Autozone and rent the tool it'll have instructions inside on how to press them out.

dbilik 08-02-2010 05:36 PM

I used a big hammer to remove them, worked great.

95_318SLT 08-02-2010 09:28 PM


Originally Posted by dbilik (Post 2219281)
I used a big hammer to remove them, worked great.

+1. All you need is some sockets and a BFH.

dbilik 08-04-2010 12:14 AM

Actually it was 95_318SLT that told me to use the BFH. Worked great. Just make sure when you put the new u-joint in that you get all the needle bearings to seat properly before you tap everything back together.

Deerkiller9991 08-04-2010 12:30 AM

yeah im gonna have my dad help me, he said its a piece of cake and he has the tools lol. all i have is a craftsman set and a jack

Nathyne 08-04-2010 02:02 AM

some hand tools a swing arm press (hammer :)) and jack are all you need. As your dad said it is a piece of cake.

shadowthedakota 08-05-2010 01:21 AM

i went the bfh way when i did mine. ended up breaking the concrete under the driveshaft...lol

tmacdakota 08-05-2010 08:15 AM

Most driveshaft/driveline shops will press 'em out and put new ones in for like $10 each, if you buy the U-joints through their shop. I like BFH's, but would rather fish than do some stuff myself.

Deerkiller9991 08-07-2010 03:34 PM


Originally Posted by dbilik (Post 2220978)
Actually it was 95_318SLT that told me to use the BFH. Worked great. Just make sure when you put the new u-joint in that you get all the needle bearings to seat properly before you tap everything back together.

haha figured that out lol. and my dad took a big chunck of cement out with the "BFH" lol. Works good now, I just need to replace the bearing in the rear of the tranny.....any one know what thats called?


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