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12-26-2012, 03:08 PM
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Need to remove brake caliper, rotor, remove 3 bolts from unit hub bearing assembly, pull the axle, remove u-joint & replace, then re-assemble.
I have a couple of links below that may be of help. In the axle removal link they pull the entire hub bearing assembly off the shaft, you can leave it on and just remove the three bolts holding it on the knuckle. Some like to press the old u-joint out, I prefer to use a old socket (~3/4") and a BFH to knock it out.
http://www.stu-offroad.com/axle/d30/axle-1.htm
http://www.stu-offroad.com/axle/ujoint1/u-joint-1.htm
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12-26-2012, 03:19 PM
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Need to remove brake caliper, rotor, remove 3 bolts from unit hub bearing assembly, pull the axle, remove u-joint & replace, then re-assemble.
I have a couple of links below that may be of help. In the axle removal link they pull the entire hub bearing assembly off the shaft, you can leave it on and just remove the three bolts holding it on the knuckle. Some like to press the old u-joint out, I prefer to use a old socket (~3/4") and a BFH to knock it out.
http://www.stu-offroad.com/axle/d30/axle-1.htm
http://www.stu-offroad.com/axle/ujoint1/u-joint-1.htm
12-26-2012, 04:33 PM
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12-26-2012, 04:52 PM
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12-26-2012, 08:15 PM
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I would do it if I were you and had the cash. I only did one side when it failed and if I could go back I would do both. If your jeep has any rust on it just know that you may meet some resistance with the old joint. It took me about 4 hours to do one, but that was running back and forth because I was sold the wrong part. And because Every project I do takes me longer than expected. If you are good with hand tools and everything you could do both faster than I did one.
There is one giant bolt in there (can't remember the size) and instead of buying the socket I just went to auto zone and rented the size I needed. Saved some $$$ also check the write up section. I am pretty sure there is a good one in there on this process.
There is one giant bolt in there (can't remember the size) and instead of buying the socket I just went to auto zone and rented the size I needed. Saved some $$$ also check the write up section. I am pretty sure there is a good one in there on this process.
12-26-2012, 08:21 PM
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Here ya go man. Also, I don't think I used all the tools he recommended. And for the part about popping something off using the socket and the power steering, just do it that way. For me it was a lot easier but just be safe and look to see where the socket could potentially fly and cause damage. Good Luck!
Here ya go man. Also, I don't think I used all the tools he recommended. And for the part about popping something off using the socket and the power steering, just do it that way. For me it was a lot easier but just be safe and look to see where the socket could potentially fly and cause damage. Good Luck!
12-26-2012, 09:45 PM
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I would do it if I were you and had the cash. I only did one side when it failed and if I could go back I would do both. If your jeep has any rust on it just know that you may meet some resistance with the old joint. It took me about 4 hours to do one, but that was running back and forth because I was sold the wrong part. And because Every project I do takes me longer than expected. If you are good with hand tools and everything you could do both faster than I did one.
There is one giant bolt in there (can't remember the size) and instead of buying the socket I just went to auto zone and rented the size I needed. Saved some $$$ also check the write up section. I am pretty sure there is a good one in there on this process.
12-26-2012, 09:52 PM
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I would like to do both but idk. I honestly don't want to do it in the first place because every thing i do to my Jeep on my own,i usually end up messing something else up than having to get it professionally fixed and spending hundreds on a project that should have tooken a day and ends up being a week long process. Sometimes i have good luck with working on it my own and sometimes i don't. Plus i just got it back from the shop after me and my dad installed lift and a couple things got messed up so i don't want to take it back apart because its so damn good looking right now lol
And it sounds like our jeep projects go the same way. Nothing ever goes smoothly...
12-26-2012, 10:06 PM
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My u joint blew before i put my lift on. All my bolts are torqued correctly. And my saying is, if it ain't one thing, its another.
12-26-2012, 10:31 PM
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My 90 prefers a 12 point, 13mm, 1/2 inch drive socket for the hub bolts. You may or may not have 12 point 10mm on your caliper bolts. (or they are 3/8 hex). I just used a 6 inch 3/8 drive ratchet extension and the power steering to push the hub loose. I was by myself and did bend the extension a little.
I did find changing the joint it's self pretty tough, and I've done allot of them. Plan on having fun with the inside clips, then it just seemed REALLY tight. Next time I might freez the new caps first, and spend more time with the torch on the ears. A very tight fit. At least it seem like that to me.
You could always remove the axle and take it in to a shop and have them change the U-joint if you don't want to hassle that one. 25 years ago it cost a 12 pack.
I did find changing the joint it's self pretty tough, and I've done allot of them. Plan on having fun with the inside clips, then it just seemed REALLY tight. Next time I might freez the new caps first, and spend more time with the torch on the ears. A very tight fit. At least it seem like that to me.
You could always remove the axle and take it in to a shop and have them change the U-joint if you don't want to hassle that one. 25 years ago it cost a 12 pack.
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12-26-2012, 10:36 PM
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I would like to do both but idk. I honestly don't want to do it in the first place because every thing i do to my Jeep on my own,i usually end up messing something else up than having to get it professionally fixed and spending hundreds on a project that should have tooken a day and ends up being a week long process. Sometimes i have good luck with working on it my own and sometimes i don't. Plus i just got it back from the shop after me and my dad installed lift and a couple things got messed up so i don't want to take it back apart because its so damn good looking right now lol
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