Axel u-joints
Herp Derp Jerp

Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Just did this. Rented a press for free. Worst part was discovering a seized bushing on the drivers' side caliper and messing with the hubs. I used Liquid Wrench, a 2' breaker bar with 13mm 12-point socket, and propane torch. Would've been done in an afternoon if I hadn't stopped to clean up rust!
Handy tip I found was actually to leave a hub bolt mostly in, then leave the socket and a small extension on it and turn the steering wheel. Presses the whole mess against the (whatever, in my case anti-sway bar mounts) and pushed the hub out real easy.
I agree. I just said take it somewhere cause it's hard to explain how to do over the internet. I didn't even think about youtube though. I never use my balljoint press by the way. I just use a vise and a hammer and have done dozens of u-joints on all different vehicles (I am a mechanic).
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