Need help with u-joints
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Need help with u-joints
Hey Guys,
I just got new front axle u-joints pressed in. The problem is I am trying to put the axle shaft back in thru the steering knuckle but the new u-joints won't clear the opening. The caps stick out just a hair more than the stock ones I guess. I thought I read about this happening to someone else too ,but can't find the thread now. Should I just try to grind the cap a little bit? I don't know what else to do.
I just got new front axle u-joints pressed in. The problem is I am trying to put the axle shaft back in thru the steering knuckle but the new u-joints won't clear the opening. The caps stick out just a hair more than the stock ones I guess. I thought I read about this happening to someone else too ,but can't find the thread now. Should I just try to grind the cap a little bit? I don't know what else to do.
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the caps dont stick out past the joint atleast when i did mine there should be clips that hold the caps into each axle shaft... the ujoints shouldnt have any problem clearing anything... pics always help if i got this wrong.
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Pics of My U-Joints
I recently replaced my front U-Joints, 1996 F-350 XLT 4x4 460 E4OD Crew LongBed.
I used - Precision Driveline 374 Universal Joint:
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I used - Precision Driveline 374 Universal Joint:
Amazon.com: Precision Driveline 374 Universal Joint: Automotive
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U-Joint Lookup
In case you have a different truck this is the tool I used to decide which u-joint to purchase:
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on the ones in the pic there is a c-clip retaining ring on the inside of the ear that holds te cap
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Hey thanks for the replies. I was also thinking maybe the cap isn't seated all the way ,but I had a machine shop press them in so I would think they are in good. The cap is just barely hitting the opening in the knuckle. Do you think it would be ok to smack the end of the axle shaft with a hammer to force them thru?
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your u-joints are not installed properly. I imagine you have got the needle bearings knocked over, and the cap cannot be pressed in to put the clips in. The way that is set now, IF you get it in, will come apart in a short amount of time.
I wrote this for md chapter a while ago, I hope it helps
How to replace a u-joint
I wrote this for md chapter a while ago, I hope it helps
How to replace a u-joint
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I'm going one of two routes, both of which have already been mentioned.
1) The wrong u-joints were installed.
2) Perhaps one of the needle bearings got knocked over and is preventing complete installation of the u-joints. Even with a press this will prevent proper seating.
Either remove the joint yourself or take it back to the shop and have them check it. If they are reputable they will check it no charge to make sure it's not their work that is the problem.
1) The wrong u-joints were installed.
2) Perhaps one of the needle bearings got knocked over and is preventing complete installation of the u-joints. Even with a press this will prevent proper seating.
Either remove the joint yourself or take it back to the shop and have them check it. If they are reputable they will check it no charge to make sure it's not their work that is the problem.
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had run in to this before with the problem with d44 ttb being the orignal caps having a beveled edges and the new one having a completly flat cap ........ if thats the case i just take a scotch brite gasket cleaner and buzz the corners a lil to take sharp edge off
