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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Ok, i got the ujoints on and they are running BUT....

I could not fit two of the retainer rings on. Is this something i should worry about?
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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The little horseshoe looking things? Yes, those need to be on or it can come apart.


How come they wouldn't go on? Not the right size? I usually take a set of needle-nosed pliers and push HARD till they clip in.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 12:12 AM
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well, what i would probabally do, if you dont have access to a bench vise, is with a c-clamp and a socket to fit where the u-joint rests in the yoke, and press the caps in, and get the retaining ring in that way.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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thanks guys
 
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