Axle U joint
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From: St.Peters,Mo
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0
Axle U joint
I went to put a new axle shaft u joint in, and the shaft would not come out,pull everything hub didn't want to budge, any ideas or tips to make this easier
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From: Oak Harbor, WA.
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 liter RENIX I-6, DIY Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator
Back the 3 axle hub assembly bolts out about 5-6 turns. Turn your steering wheel slowly to full left lock and then full right lock. You may have to leave the socket on one bolt with a short extention and then turn the steering wheel. When that hub breaks loose then move it to the other side.
Another trick I use is taking the good bolts out completely and I have a spare set of bolts that I thread in about 2-3 turns and then give each one a couple of good healthy smacks with a BFH. This also breaks the hub loose pretty easily. Then just put your good ones back in and tighten and torque them when the job is done. Keep that extra set somewhere you won't lose them because you will need them again.
Another trick I use is taking the good bolts out completely and I have a spare set of bolts that I thread in about 2-3 turns and then give each one a couple of good healthy smacks with a BFH. This also breaks the hub loose pretty easily. Then just put your good ones back in and tighten and torque them when the job is done. Keep that extra set somewhere you won't lose them because you will need them again.
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