U-Joints
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U-Joints
Hello again. I recently posted a thread about a noise from rear of my Bronco.
I believe it is probably the rear most U-Joint as their is approx 1/16 of an inch play when holding the rear flange and twisting the drive shaft. My question is this: Is it a hard job for the average do it your selfer, and where can I get the procedure to do it? I have the Haynes manual, but it is rather vague. Or is it easier just to take it to a local garage. I would prefer to do it myself. However.....
1990 Bronco 302 5 speed manual Trans
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I believe it is probably the rear most U-Joint as their is approx 1/16 of an inch play when holding the rear flange and twisting the drive shaft. My question is this: Is it a hard job for the average do it your selfer, and where can I get the procedure to do it? I have the Haynes manual, but it is rather vague. Or is it easier just to take it to a local garage. I would prefer to do it myself. However.....
1990 Bronco 302 5 speed manual Trans
Thanks
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From: Westminster
It is not hard if you have the right tools. You will need a C clip spreader pliers, ball peen hammer and patience. If once you remove it and you find there is play in the front u joints replace them also. You will need a grease gun to grease them once you get it back together.
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If yours is like mine, the rear shaft has one U-joint at the axle, but two at the transfer case. Mine was making a terrible racket, but the U-joints were fine, it was the centering bearing in the constant velocity joint. A real pain to change and it has no way to grease it. So after a couple tries and lots of hammer blows, I bought a new driveshaft for $200 from:
http://www.dicksdriveshaft.com/partsdeptbronco.htm
Much easier!
http://www.dicksdriveshaft.com/partsdeptbronco.htm
Much easier!
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Round Rock, TX
I attempted the joints in my '68 with a hammer and a large bolt for driving the joints in. Maybe it's just because it had never been apart before, but after getting one joint in and ruining the other, I spent $10 at the drivetrain shop to have the last one installed. O yeah, and another few dollars for a new Spicer joint.
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From: Torrance, CA
I would have to go with broncowv's suggestion. I replaced my rear driveshaft u-joints a while back. I banged my finger with the hammer.... xrays cost more than if I had someone do it 
Anyway if you do decide to do it yourself - make sure you make markings on the driveshaft so you can put it back together without getting it re-balanced.
good luck
Anyway if you do decide to do it yourself - make sure you make markings on the driveshaft so you can put it back together without getting it re-balanced.
good luck
