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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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95 expl u-joint

Can I replace these myself? I'm in the driveway trying to hammer the things out, any tips? I've searched forum with no clear answer., thanks anybody.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 12:22 AM
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Yes you but you won't get them out in the drive way.

Put the drive shaft in a vice such that it has something solid underneath it. Find something tht will fit in the hole where the U-Joint caps are located. Get a big A$$ hammer and wack it like it's Osama Bin Laden. Of course you will ned to remove any retaining clips that may be holding the caps in first.

Good luck and don't be bashful with the hammer.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 12:35 AM
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But be very very careful not to hit the ears they mount in...or you'll be buying a new driveshaft....i found that a ball joint press works quite well to extract them....might give that a try if you have an autozone that rents tools nearby....and you can do that under the truck....
 
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 12:53 AM
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Thanks guys, I took the thing to a local mechanic who did both ends for $25, thanks for the replies.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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wow...thats a great deal...i don't think you could have replaced the joints for 25 bucks in your driveway...
 
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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Well I had the joints so that was labor, but still a good deal,another place was going to charge $50, thanks again.
 
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