U Joint Installation - 1st Timer!
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From: Langley, BC
A hammer and socket will do, but I wouldn't suggest it. A C-clamp works just fine, but a vise with sockets to press in the joint would be better. If you have a proper press, use it.
Just make sure that upon installation of the shaft that you get it in phase.
First time I did my U-joints I couldn't for the life of me figure why the hell the dang thing wasn't going in the front yolk! I found out the hard way that my yolk was somehow bent inward just ever so slightly. Wound up destroying it and my joint. Had to have a new one welded on. Check out the photos I took.
(That's my girlfriend's hand)
Just make sure that upon installation of the shaft that you get it in phase.
First time I did my U-joints I couldn't for the life of me figure why the hell the dang thing wasn't going in the front yolk! I found out the hard way that my yolk was somehow bent inward just ever so slightly. Wound up destroying it and my joint. Had to have a new one welded on. Check out the photos I took.
(That's my girlfriend's hand)
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From: Wingo, Ky
All this tool talk got me to order this....OEM/Ball joint/U-Joint press set with 4WD service set (27089) | Ball Joint Press | AutoZone.com
I have some "stuff" that needs some work, so instead of a 24 mile round road trip, I decided to buy one instead of renting.
I have some "stuff" that needs some work, so instead of a 24 mile round road trip, I decided to buy one instead of renting.
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