Cherokeekid4x4

Hey how can I replace this ujoint without a press?

Lowrange2

With a hammer and a socket.

Or a vise and a socket.

and a hammer.

Or pay a shop 20 bucks to swap it out.

Jarrett

Take the c clips out then beat the **** out of the caps with a pos socket and a good hammer. Mini sledge and a junk 11/16 socket is my personal preference.

mdnov

Also do not forget to remove the retainer clips.

Diesel

I've only had to use a press once in my career, on a 83 K20 with 210k miles, original front shafts and joints. Had to use electrolytic, even doing that they wouldnt come out.

Take clips out, place socket over one end, beat the **** out of it. Sometimes a torch helps as well.

weebur

A ball joint press will make the job a lot easier, just use plenty of PB Blaster and be careful. You might be able to borrow/rent one.

Cherokeekid4x4

Alright next question. How do I get new one in?

Diesel

Take caps off, place in, slide caps through yoke holes, push/press in, put on retaining clips?

U-Joints are probably the easiest thing to do. Just watch a youtube video.

Cherokeekid4x4

Alright well have you found any? I can't seem to find any YouTube videos.. Probably because the YouTube on my phone limits the stuff..

Diesel

Here

stock95sport(for now)

here ya go. didnt watch the whole thing, but seemed legit.

Lowrange2

Very carefully.

Don't drop the needles.

stock95sport(for now)

And just for fun, the worst u joint ive seen still connected!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=...s&feature=fvwp

phletch

I just did mine, and if they're as rusty as mine were, just cut them out with an angle grinder. Just be careful not to damage the knuckle. All i used to put the new ones in was a bench vice and a hammer.

Cherokeekid4x4

Hey thats cool... I just explained why I couldn't find any videos.. But thanks...