Help finding the right U Joint replacement tool
11-14-2017, 10:46 PM
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Help finding the right U Joint replacement tool
When I switch gears between reverse and forward I hear a loud clunk sound which I think might be the U Joint. I haven't looked yet but I've had this happen on other cars and it was. I usually use an old socket and pound the U Joint out of the driveshaft with a hammer. It works but I know there must be a better way. What tool could I use instead. I have a steering wheel puller, a harmonic balance puller and a brake tool. Would one of these work or is there a specific tool to use? Thanks.
11-15-2017, 01:43 AM
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Re: Help finding the right U Joint replacement tool
They do rent a tool for the job. It is used for something else also. I know autozone has it. It is basically a small hand held press. Nothing fancy. It did make the job easier but like mentioned above if you have a vise that should be plenty to do the job.
11-15-2017, 06:13 AM
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Re: Help finding the right U Joint replacement tool
If it's the 1st time for that particular U-joint, gotta melt the plastic the factory injected in there as a retaining ring.
I usually use sockets, an old bearing inner race, a BFH, and a propane torch. You could be a little more graceful about it and replace the hammer with a press or vise but you'll still need some parts kinda like sockets to press on the caps and kinda like a bearing cone to support the yoke "ears".
I usually use sockets, an old bearing inner race, a BFH, and a propane torch. You could be a little more graceful about it and replace the hammer with a press or vise but you'll still need some parts kinda like sockets to press on the caps and kinda like a bearing cone to support the yoke "ears".