i was told to replace my u-joints because every time i shift my car it sounds like a big clunk also when ever i go over 40 mph my car vibrates realy bad but i never done this before so if any one could explain how to replace them that would be great thanks for any help

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Not complicated. Unbolt your driveshaft from the rear axle, pull it out of the tranny. It's easiest to do this if you have a vise...infact I don't know of any other way. You'll need a hammer, and depending on the type of retainer clips, some pliers or a flat head screwdriver.

I don't know how to explain it without pictures, so take some and post them up, it would be easier. I'll still try though.

You have to remove the retaining clips which will either be on the inside or outside of the (4) u-joint ends. If they're on the outside, squeeze the middle together and pull out. If they're on the inside you'll have to take the flathead and hammer and hit them off. If you don't see any at all, you're gonna need a torch because they're plastic-filled and you have to heat it up to melt the plastic out.

Once those are out you have to hammer out the 4 caps. This is where the vise is used. And where I don't know how to explain anymore without pictures and arrows and such. Not too difficult to figure out.

Hope this helps some.

 

Amazing what a little searching can do!!

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech...nd-coming.html

 

Yea, there aren't clips on the shaft if it's stock. You'll have to use a torch and burn out the nylon. Maybe that link RV posted will tell you that as well.