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Front 4WD
how hard are the front 2? I have a 91 4.0L 4WD and the driver side one is in need of replacement. Looks like the hubs need to be tore apart to reach it though.
Maybe I'll pickup the Haynes on the way home today.
Maybe I'll pickup the Haynes on the way home today.
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Is anyone out there who can assist on the changing of u.v. or whatever you call them? This is a 2nd request for help. See yesterdays thread. I have 1992 3.0l, man tran, 2X, long bed.
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Is yours a standard cab or extended cab?
If its a regular cab, you probably have a 1 piece driveshaft. You'll need to jack up the rear of the truck and put some jackstands under the rear axles. Remove the 4 driveshaft flange bolts and slide the driveshaft yoke out of the transmission tailshaft. Since the truck is sitting nose down, you shouldn't have to worry about transmission fluid spilling out.
On some driveshafts, you'll only have to remove a couple of bolts to take off the piece that retains the u-joint to the flange. All the others will have to be pressed out. First, you remove the spring clips holding the bearing caps in place. Get a couple of deep sockets, and a large "C" clamp. One socket needs to be about the same size as the bearing cap, the other slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the cap. You put the larger socket on the opposite side of the bearing you're pressing out as a receiver, and use the smaller one to press inward. Once you pop the cap free, it can be removed with a pair of pliers. Repeat as often as necessary.
Or you might just want to take it to a shop and have it done if you don't feel that you're up to the task.
If its a regular cab, you probably have a 1 piece driveshaft. You'll need to jack up the rear of the truck and put some jackstands under the rear axles. Remove the 4 driveshaft flange bolts and slide the driveshaft yoke out of the transmission tailshaft. Since the truck is sitting nose down, you shouldn't have to worry about transmission fluid spilling out.
On some driveshafts, you'll only have to remove a couple of bolts to take off the piece that retains the u-joint to the flange. All the others will have to be pressed out. First, you remove the spring clips holding the bearing caps in place. Get a couple of deep sockets, and a large "C" clamp. One socket needs to be about the same size as the bearing cap, the other slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the cap. You put the larger socket on the opposite side of the bearing you're pressing out as a receiver, and use the smaller one to press inward. Once you pop the cap free, it can be removed with a pair of pliers. Repeat as often as necessary.
Or you might just want to take it to a shop and have it done if you don't feel that you're up to the task.
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From: Tucson USA
depending on how old they are they can be a pain to change. Broke a C Clamp trying to get mine out at 130000. Took it to shop about $15 to buy the joint and $3.50 for them to install! A lot easier than trying todo it yourself particularly if you have to buy the tools or even rent them.
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