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Old 08-02-2010 | 03:31 PM
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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?
 
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Old 08-02-2010 | 03:38 PM
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Not hard at all, hit up Advance or Autozone and rent the tool it'll have instructions inside on how to press them out.
 
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Old 08-02-2010 | 05:36 PM
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I used a big hammer to remove them, worked great.
 
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Old 08-02-2010 | 09:28 PM
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I used a big hammer to remove them, worked great.
+1. All you need is some sockets and a BFH.
 
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Old 08-04-2010 | 12:14 AM
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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.
 
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Old 08-04-2010 | 12:30 AM
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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
 
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Old 08-04-2010 | 02:02 AM
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some hand tools a swing arm press (hammer ) and jack are all you need. As your dad said it is a piece of cake.
 

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Old 08-05-2010 | 01:21 AM
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i went the bfh way when i did mine. ended up breaking the concrete under the driveshaft...lol
 
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Old 08-05-2010 | 08:15 AM
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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.
 
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Old 08-07-2010 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by dbilik
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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