U- Joints replacement
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U- Joints replacement
I need to change out the U joint on my 03 Super duty short bed. It takes two sets on the trans side.No carrier bearing.
I have never done this style before,any tips out there on this. Hoping to keep the swearing to a manageable level.
Thanks Mike
I have never done this style before,any tips out there on this. Hoping to keep the swearing to a manageable level.
Thanks Mike
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This is going to depend on what equipment you have access to. I personally use a cutting torch to just cut out the X (center section cross). Then I press out the old caps.
I then run a wire brush cone to clean up the yokes so that the new caps can be pressed in smoothly. If a shop press is not available, a ball joint press works great. In a pinch I use a vise.
With bare minimum tools, you can get it done with 2 blocks of wood, a couple of sockets ( one that is big enough for the cap to fit into, and one that is a little smaller than the cap to bang it in) and last but not least a hammer.
The most crucial part is reassembly, being careful to make sure all the needle bearings stay aligned and in place. If one falls you will not get the clips in with destroying the bearing.
If you have never done them before, search YouTube for " how to change a ujoint" and see what works for you.
Hope this helps.
I then run a wire brush cone to clean up the yokes so that the new caps can be pressed in smoothly. If a shop press is not available, a ball joint press works great. In a pinch I use a vise.
With bare minimum tools, you can get it done with 2 blocks of wood, a couple of sockets ( one that is big enough for the cap to fit into, and one that is a little smaller than the cap to bang it in) and last but not least a hammer.
The most crucial part is reassembly, being careful to make sure all the needle bearings stay aligned and in place. If one falls you will not get the clips in with destroying the bearing.
If you have never done them before, search YouTube for " how to change a ujoint" and see what works for you.
Hope this helps.
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