How to replace U joints with no special tools
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- Quick U-Joint replacement. Do it correctly, so they last.
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A lot of the Spicer U joints will come with multiple retaining clip thicknesses.
HAMMERING is far gentler than PRESSING with a vise or press. Pressing easily bends yoke ears and though you may get the job done you ruin the balance of your shaft, destroy needle bearings or worse. Don't believe me, talk the people to specialize in it and do it every day • Trade Secrets Revealed...
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I've been checking out videos on doing U joints. By far your video has been the best one🔨⚒🛠
Wow, thanks man. I'm glad you liked it.
You might want to check out the ( Weber Auto ) channel. He has a five part series on U-Joints , which is very informative. But I agree, this video is one of the better videos. Unlike some so called repair facilities that beat the heck out of the yoke ears, bend them out of shape etc.
This
Agreed, he did a great job with good explanation
@@sixtyfiveford Well done now I know a easy way cause Me & my late father did it with a bench vise,instead of using a hammer.This way is easier.And also NO.1 enemy is dirt in any place like rebuilding motors,universal joints,and transmissions also.Keep up the super fine videos on things like this.
I blew my u joint out next to a highway just below a hill from a parts store so I bought a new u joint and replaced it side of the highway with a pair of leatherman multi tool pliers a socket and a 3 pound mallet all without pulling the shaft from the truck with careless drivers flying past like dale Earnhardt running in nascar
That's awesome.
Damn…I tried not pulling my driveshaft in the garage and had a hell of a time pulling the u joint… you’re my hero!
Hell yea
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The testament of a true artist!
WOW!! I am 62 and was taught by my father ,You are the first that I have ever seen that does this exactly the way I was taught in the 60's, AWESOME Knowledge,!!!
Thats it brother. This is a generational hand down from the men of wisdom who showed me when I was young!
Good video, the only thing you didn't do is relieve the preload. The way you do this is hold the driveshaft in one hand off of the ground and with the other take a hammer and hit just behind the bearing straight down, just a light tap don't hit the tube only the knuckle. Now rotate the driveshaft 180 degrees and tap the other side. The stiff feeling u -joint will be free. Been doing these for 45 years. Great video for showing how to replace without any fancy tools.
good point!!
That stiffness won't go away on it's own, Magnum is correct
What if clips break hw do i remove
I'm a little confused. Is there a video of this anywhere? I'm about to go do them today.
I just did this. I was thinking about doing what he did but I checked comments and saw this and tried it and it worked released almost all of the pressure. Thank you. Also great video it truly helped me.
Your tip on using a file to thin the clips was the perfect solution to ease the tightness on my new u- joint. I used your entire method with good success, Thanks!
Glad it helped!
What makes this video better than the others is that it shows problems that can arise and how to fix them. We all know that in the real world nothing ever goes smoothly so it is important to see what might happen. Don't forget to read the comments below from 1979 XEGT Dodge Magnum and Mark Crawford about relieving the preload.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
I think he’s done this a time or two. I assure you , it’s much harder than it looks. This guy just knows his shit and makes it look easy
Sometimes very easy, sometimes not. When they don't cooperate don't panic, take your time and be careful not to damage the parts.
Jeff is right, took me 28 hours to do both my front axles and driveshaft. They just didn't want to go in straight. Spicer joints as well. I took my time, all of my patience (I have none left and I may have thrown a wrench or two and have some knuckle imprints on my tool box) but 5 years later they're still going strong.
Oh yeah I know what I’m doing too and I smashed my finger in half.
@@BigBrotherIsTooBig Thank you for your honesty. Please prepare yourself for some insults from experts that are going to tell you that it should have taken less than 5 min. Their is always someone who is gonna shit on your accomplishment.
@@BigBrotherIsTooBig wow, this would be my first time. I didn't think it would be like that. it took me 6 hours to do my first brake job.
Good video! I would only add, for first timers, that you should note the angle orientation of the grease zirc. It should point in towards the driveshaft. If you miss this it will be harder to get a grease gun on the zirc. You should also try to get the zirc in phase with the front fitting so you can grease both at the same time without rotating the shaft.
Glad you had some difficulty with install because you showed how to get around the snap rings being slightly too thick and how filing down not just the one but better to split the difference with the one on the opposite side. I learned something important. Thanks!
First video up. All issues covered. Well done.
In addition, your presentation is perfect: straight, to the point and no B.S.👍
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Excellent and to the point!! No goofy intro or music. Well done Sir, keep it up
I was taught long ago to repeatedly tap on the thick part of the shaft yoke casting after the bearings and clips are set while moving the ujoint back and forth you can feel it settle in just right everytime.
Correct! I worked in a transmission shop when I was younger, And the boss man taught me to give it a light thumping with a ball peen hammer and if it is still tight after you smack it is when you have to move it back and find a different thickness retaining clip!😉
I remember my Grandfather and I doing this job at the side of the road on his old Ford truck. You make it look as easy as he did. Well done.
Back when vehicles were designed to be repaired by the owner.
How bad was it that you had to do it on the side of the rode, almost call bullshit cause if it drove far enough to get you somewhere then on the side of the rode, why couldnt it get you to the auto part store. Unless your grandpa magically just kept u joints in his truck which seems very unlikely being they get replaced once every decade. Sounds like some romantic, commercial. Hard to believe.
@@Gabriel.4190 parts tend to break while in use ( on the Road), not in your garage or driveway. He is not the first or last person to replace a u joint on the side of the road. There are many variables at play.
@@Gabriel.4190 im having to do this in my driveway with only enough money for 1 set of joints so if I mess up I wont have a car tomorrow. Which will be super bad cause Il loose my job. Better get it right.
@@Gabriel.4190 Because you were there and clearly know what the f#ck was happening. Idiot!
Tap on those yoke ears and it'll help settle those cups in and free em up.
Easy job done the right way, but the tip on the snap-ring thickness was SUPER helpful! Thanks!
Our friends up in the rust belt may not have it so easy. Those boys are fighting everything with heat, torches, air hammers and cussing. :) Good tips. I for one never thought about those snap rings coming in different sizes, thanks,
I've had to use heat on one occasion. We get a fair amount of rust here in Utah, but some of the Rust Belt trucks are held together by nothing but rust.
We just use a larger hammer up here in the rust-belt. ;-)
But we also replace U's with new one's that have zerks..for a bit more life on the U-joints.
wyattoneable + Even our Indi 500 track has a touch of it.
Cheap balljoint tool and an impact is my go to in the rust belt
Yup struts going through the back of the seat isn’t unheard of here in Minnesota my old chevys shocks rusted out too so it was only leaf springs
Yeah nice process. You mentioned several things I think about when working on cars. And several things other videos don’t mention. Stressing keeping crud out is highlighted appropriately. And of course the minimalist approach is always classy. Keep up the good work!
Done lots of these back in the day, just this way. Good one Moe.
I do fewer as the years go on. Maybe I just put higher quality U-Joints in these days or I just beat on the vehicles a little less.
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Fill the cup half full of grease. It will keep the needles in place. Extra grease will come out of the zerk hole. Great vid!
I've got 200,000+ miles on my truck and was just thinking I should change those u-joints .
I have the air hammer and all the good stuff.
I like watching how you did yours. Gives me more confidence
Finally, someone who understands that there are different thicknesses of snap rings for a reason. I saw one video from ------ truck guy, and when his joint was too tight, he actually hammered the yoke ears to widen them , and hammer closed when the other was too loose .
Thanks for watching.
Just done this myself, have done it years ago too but this time 'trashed' a good UJ when removing it to separate the prop...replacement was very easy and not nearly as bad as I thought. Videos like yours have helped smooth the way...Thanks for sharing...(I watched Eric 'O' at SMA to get a 'feel' of how to do it..)
Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful.
Great tip. Usirng the file to fit the clip is something I never consided. Fought them hard and boke a yoke trying to force the clip in. Thanks...last time I replaced the u joint I was in therapy for a month.
Some of these can be buggers.
It’s been over 30 years since I did this job, thank you for the review.
My driveshaft fell out going 55mph to my girlfriends. Just ziptied it. Finally getting to it today 🤣
Knoxville Driveline, now that's a quality piece of work. Thanks for the link to that video, Jim
Thanks 👍
Bro I wish I could send a pic I literally just had a rear u joint on my k10 blow out 2 hours ago. Got the new parts and followed your video to a T and it was a 20 minute job on the side of the road, thank you!!!!
Nice work!
Best ujoint video period. For the fella who wants to get on the road asap. Thank you
Absolutely! Hammer method to remove for sure. Very easy and less likely to bend ears. Works fine to install also. Keep things square/straight. C clamp to install may work well in most cases. Personally have done 1350 series u-joints several times and used the hammer method for the first time a couple days ago. Was struggling with a 6inch vise and 2+1/2 foot piece of pipe as an extension on the vise handle. Wouldn't move. Hammer Time. So much easier!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Oh wow. one of the best videos out there regarding U-joints!
Awesome, I'm glad you liked it.
i bought a lifted 93 f250 xlt back in april..its beautiful i love it...now its in the shop getting a new 460 big block installed because the rear main seal kept leaking.. come to find out all my motor bearings are shot and the block is worn down too far..gonna cost me a shit ton of money..on top of it.. my u joints are going bad.. this video gives me some relief that i can do the repair myself.. thank you!
That is weird, I just came inside from doing my 02' ford ranger front and back U-Joints, I use my 20ton press and the hammer method. Thanks brother, love your video and knowledge
Very cool
that's because you had your phone there listening to you while you worked......the miracle of google.....
Good information on the snap ring as I never really thought about it. I use basically the same meathord but instead of a hammer I use a C-Clamp. It allows for more control but still allows you to work on the one end without help.
I started out learning the method with a hammer, then I went with the C clamp method for 10 years. A few years back I went back to the hammer and seam to like it better as I'm not juggling a dozen items. It's personal preference I guess.
This guy is smooth with the u joints! Great tips.
Thanks for watching.
Good demo!... never really though much about the thickness of the snap rings; good point!
Thank you! This video helps encourage those who haven't really messed with these procedures. Sweet and to the point! 👍
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
That was one clean truck. I've watched most of your videos and noticed your first truck was a V-10
and your new truck is a Cummins. no matter I'm still watching.
Great job ! Thank you for sharing ! I always point the grease fitting toward the center of the drive line. That way I can get a grease gun to go on the fitting to grease the joint. Please be safe and God bless you and your family !!!!! Eddy
Thanks.
I'm hoping that I won't have to change anymore u joints but if I do it's good to have a refresher with some bonus content.
Thanks for sharing and all the work you put in to help others
Thanks George. -Moe
Thank you!! Going to tackle mine this weekend!!
And I can tell everyone watching that with the ease those came out , They’ve been replaced many times .
Also using this process can cause the yokes to bend inward causing that “pre-load”
Best practice is to use a U-Joint press and to have an assistant present to hold things while pressing .
Far fewer headaches will be incurred this way .
You did your u joints the right way. On the farm, some times yesterday wasn’t fast enough and it didn’t always get fixed in the proper way, hopefully it would last the day. Mixed emotions about those days
Time is money. But in the long run it takes more time....
It was a solid crash course, I’m an electrician not a mechanic and last night i picked up my k1500 after having the trans rebuilt and reinstalled. Rear u joint snapped and I was able to take it out at least and now I’m gonna take care of that today
Agreed, this is the most informative video on making these installations. Thank you buddy.
I always learn so much from your videos, mostly how much I don’t know. Thanks! I am always happy when you pop up.
Hey Thanks.
Good stuff Moe, I like how you give a lot of warnings of things that can go wrong from your experience.
Thanks Robb. I bet you're rearing to get back on some projects.
@@sixtyfiveford Hey boss...thanks for vid...helped a lot...quick question....so I installed my u-joints today on driveshaft (not back on vehicle yet) and on one I had the cap on half-way ...the male part was inside the side pins which I viewed AND WERE ALL LINED UP NICE AND STRAIGHT ETC....I then slightly turned it checking stuff and it turned nice and smooth....I then finished tapping it in, which I thought was 100%, but was JUST enough to get snap ring on end...but then I went to turn it again it had some resistance....nothing jerky or rough but just not turning super easy....I then took snap ring off and tapped it in about 5 more HAIRS...and now it turns NICE AND SMOOTH / EASY.....should I accept this or be concerned that it didn't turn that easy 98% of the way in???
@@barrya.6212 Likey the ears weren't aligned completely. If any of the needle bearings are out of place you'd know for sure.
@@sixtyfiveford Thanks boss!...that's what I was thinking too as far as needle bearings... thumbs up
I usually use a vise on a bench but your way will be tired soon since it does have advantages as you mentioned. Thanks for the video.
Good video I'mma diy youtube mechanic and your video gave me good much needed insight my truck is vibrating and making noise like crazy bout time i chabge out my u joints
I pretty much remove and install U joints exactly the same as you do. although a couple things you didn't mention while U joint is out of yoke. a person should inspect the snap ring groove carefully that it's not getting tapered. the sides of groove should come straight up and have a sharp edge. so the snap ring will stay in better. and the other thing is GM vehicles for many years didn't have snap rings. they had nylon injected into the yoke. and a person has to use a torch to melt the nylon out of the out of the yoke to remove the U joint. the replacement U joint comes with a C clip style snap ring that is installed on the inside of bearing cap and they don't have a groove in the yoke.
Great video, years ago I did the same project exactly like you showed except once it was installed, I would rap on the yoke a couple of times and that usually loosened it up. It's hard to tell on your video just how tight U joint is, but great job. Ken
Yeah, generally a few taps loosens up binding caps. This driveline yoke has had a fair amount of u-joints installed in its life and the ears are more than likely bent in a few thousandths. Spicer generally supplies 3 different thickness retaining clips with their U-Joints to accommodate any manufacturing tolerances.
Yes I never knew about different size snap rings, I was taught to install the new joint basic the same way but when done rap the yoke in the middle and that freed the joint right up.
Thank you so much for thatI was going into doing this job quite nervous but after watching that I feel really confident back doing this job now 😃
Awesome, I'm glad it was helpful.
This is the best way I was 15 years old working on cars for a man and this is the way I was taught never ever have I rented those specialty tools
very informative! especially about the different thicknesses of clips. also not mixing greases with other types.
Outstanding video for the guys like myself who are old school lol straight basic before going out buying other tools to do this basic job. Thnx fella
Mate awsome video ,the concrete floor is gold today, cheers.
Nice. I haven't done one of those for decades and needed a refresher. Thanks man
The front and back U JOITS the same sizes I'm replacing mine on a 1997 ford ranger, great video
I like how he doesn’t talk that much and he says Anyway on to the next 💪🏾💯🤟
Thank you brother. Very simple procedure with very simple tools and very simple thinking. Awsome
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Good how to vid. I've had u-joints that come right out and some that are brutal. Gotta be careful not to bend the drive shaft ears when the joint doesn't want to budge. Nice job Moe!
I started with the hammer method when I was 16 but gave that up for a large C clamp. The C clamp was nice but doesn't give the shock that a hammer does to free up stuck joints. I gave up the press and C-Clamp method and went back to the hammer. I feel that there is less chance of bending an ear with the hammer vs C-clamp or press.
I am about to do my u joints on my super duty and this was a great video. Thank you so much for making this. The socket on the bottom to support is a great idea.
great video! saved me a bunch of money but i must stress the point for anyone attempting this, follow step by step, carefully!!!
I goofed and dumped the bearings out of three of the caps and had to painstakingly clean everything, put them back together and add grease to make them stay.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Yeah, dropping those pin bearings can be a nightmare.
Outstanding video, excellent techniques that are good for many applications, thank you!
I have a gorgeous Buick Roadmaster (rear-wheel drive) and she needs front and back done now. I wanted to see if others have better tricks than I. It seems we think and act alike so I will carry on. Thumbs-up on your video and editing. Great job!
Awesome, I'm glad it was useful.
be sure to mark alignment on drive shaft and front and rear with exact lines....so when you reinstall ....shaft goes back exact same position as it came out....drive shafts are ... balanced and need to go back like they came out
Oops too late. Guess I will learn the hard way. Hopefully not that bad. Thanks for the tip. I will remember that next time.
Bob Haddock I've heard that before.... but have been doing it the wrong way for as long as I can remember without mishaps thus far.
perhaps I can learn something here, why, exactly should you reinstall it exactly as it came out?
Is the balancing any different than a wheel?
Old wives tale. Most folks don't bother and won't experience any problems because of it. A good precaution tho
A driveline guy told me once, no such thing as balancing a driveshaft.
Drive shafts are balanced but has nothing to do with how they are installed.
Honest and useful.. thanks Brother.. about to do this service to my daily driver 68 Dart..
Thanks, i have a ball joint clamp but this was way easier to get them out👍
Huge Thanks. I used old C CLIPS ON NEW U JOINT ONE NEW and old one freed up u joint and locked in. Couldn't get 2 new ones to seat. Thanks alot for video!!
Great to hear!
"I blew a speaker yesterday, in the back of my car... He turned out to be a motivational speaker- full of inspiration"
- Doug Stanhope 😆
I love your old school Hammer that’s all we did with no problem!!!!!!!! And save the rest of money on nice Starbucks coffee see
This really helped me and my dad on our rusty 96 dodge
Nice job. Was gonna rent a press but will try ur way 1st. Like all your licence plates too! Be blessed. 👍😎🇺🇸☮️⚓
I enjoyed the information on this video. I had took a sledgehammer to mine as they did not want to move out. But I was confused on the installation as it's been a long time since I did a u joint. Thanks again
Than you for all your videos they really help a lot. Dishonest mechanics are loosing the battle against honest people thanks 🙏
Thank u so very much for that video. It helped me fix my truck. GOD BLESS
Been ryde n on my loose u joint for a year now I’m ready to fix ok not year but definitely 6 months and going 💯🥊Toyota Lexus gs350 tough cars
Helped me immensely!
I haven't changed a driveshaft u-joint in over 30 years amen! lol
James & rescue kitty 😺
Awesome.
Mine didnt come out or go in quite as smooth as yours, but your video helped a ton. 👌👍
Also I found that a 6" C clamp works great for pressing the new bearing caps in. I messed up trying to use a hammer and ruined a brand new joint.
Thank you very much for your video. Now I know what I did wrong approximately 7000 miles and how to make the job easier. Replacing bearings again this weekend.
Dude this has been the best video by far. Thanks
Glad it was helpful.
Best way I’ve seen I tried my self with U-joint being stiff after I like the file keeper part make sense 👍
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
I made tools just for that job when I was working done a lot of them the same way you done a good job explaining it
Awesome. Thanks man.
Good video. I also like doing stuff on the garage floor. When I drop something, it doesn't have a chance to roll far away.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Nicely done video and very informative. I'm about to replace the U-joints on my Corvair and now I know what's involved. Great job and thanks!
Good stuff and an unfortunate reminder I need to replace mine.
I've been procrastinating on the Front driveline for over a year. Took it out and there wasn't a single needle bearing left in the cups.
Great video . I’m doing my joints soon and the carrier bearing on the driveshaft
Boys and their toys. Have fun! Great video!!!
Hey Thanks.
I've found that taking that big hammer you have and striking both sides of the yoke with a light to moderate blow releases the stress on the u-joint and loosens it up. This has worked dozens of times for me. I also bought a ball joint press to change u-joint many years ago. Makes the job less stressful.
I started with the hammer method when I was 16 but gave that up for a large C clamp. The C clamp was nice but doesn't give the shock that a hammer does to free up stuck joints. I gave up the press and C-Clamp method and went back to the hammer. I feel that there is less chance of
bending an ear with the hammer vs C-clamp or press.
From NJ, thank you for the video my brother
It's 12:37 AM and I finally learned something new today! Thanks brother! Or maybe I learned something for tomorrow???
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Best video I have seen , especially the fact your using sockets as opposed to a press, thank you.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
That's the way I put them in and I think that is the best way lock the video keep up the good work
Excellent video. BestbI have seen on the topic. Explained very well.
Glad you liked it
Yeah, done a few of them on the farm, quite a few ! 😊
Really fun when they come unglued while under load and get beat all to hell, but you gotta get it done !
Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍
Yeah, that's not fun.
Thank you…best u-joint replacement video
Hey thanks
In Michigan on a 20 year old vehicle U-joints never come out this easy. Most all of them require heat and either a ball joint press or some kind of hydraulic press unless you're incredibly lucky which I'm not. Looks like a great method if things aren't rusted together and still oily. You probably should have addressed removing the GM factory nylon locked ones as well which you actually have to heat up to get the Nylon to squirt out before removal. Great video though. I love the idea of using thinner clips to reduce the pre-load. That is a method I will use if necessary going forward.
We have salted winter roads as well and deal with heavy rust fairly often. Even with heat the hammer method is superior vs a press. The shock loads from a medium sized hammer can easily exceed the force of a 20ton press and won't bend the ears like a press.
Old rusty knuckles i'll take a sandpaper wheel on a drill and clean up the knuckle bores good. Makes getting the new ones in easier a guys not smashing things with the hammer just some good tapping. Good tip on filing the c-clips. Definately dont want them stiff.
Spicer includes several sized snap rings in its U joint kits, but if you go on their website you can get part numbers and order many different thicknesses beyond what comes in the kits. I have a full set of all sizes available, makes it much easier. Do be careful to not get the u joint in cockeyed when you are driving it in, you will totally screw up the yoke bearing surface. Finally, my truck has 245,000 miles on it towing heavy. I used to use Autozone U joints because they were lifetime replacement and changing U joints is easy so why not? Well, they would fail every 20,000 miles, so I changed them MANY times. Even using a press each time, the ears on the driveshaft slowly get bent inwards each time. Each time I changed them, the result was a U joint that was a little tighter when done (yes I hit it with a hammer to spring the ears). Lesson learned. From now on, I will be using a spacer between the ears when pressing to prevent the ears from being pressed inward. Hope this helps someone. OH, and yes, after taking time to learn, Spicer is far and away the way to go. The life series. BTW, if you want to become "The God of U Joint Replacement", by learning which U Joint is the best, which ones to avoid, the perfect way to install them and why not to do certain things, then you have to go watch this series. This dude is a bad ass. Here is a link to part 2 ruclips.net/video/BjPFzFkNmjE/видео.html
Spicer is king when it comes to U-joints.
Hey dude just wanted to say thanks for the tips man.