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.

 

A workbench vise.

 

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.

 

Yup a vise and sockets. Make sure to polish out any rough spots in the bore. Pretty easy job.

 

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".