Replacing Subaru staked U-joints

Another Subaru video, how to replace the staked U-joints found in the tailshaft. This was on an L series tailshaft but the process would be the same for most if not all other staked tailshafts.

[@TheGhungFu]

I found that a 7/8" hole saw bit with the pilot bit removed fits the opening perfectly to gently cut away the stakes prior to pressing or beating out the old caps. 7/8" = 0.875 = 22..225 mm, just slightly larger than the 22 mm opening in these u-joints. Cut in just far enough to remove the stakes, I used a handheld drill motor and it worked perfectly. I then had a clear path to push out the caps. A soak with penetrating oil, then a bit of heat and out they came.

[@alekseyguida8070]

This is a very useful video, thank you very much, you are cool explaining your work, only one question remains is whether balancing should be done ?

[@tomkelley8732]

Nice job! I have a "99 outback that had a click sound, now its becoming a cluck sound. Now I know how to fix it. Thanks

[@PaulFletcher-w2l]

"Whatever it's called" is called the spider.

[@PaulFletcher-w2l]

Me again; some might call it the cross.

[@mrweisu]

Good job!