Im trying to replace the u joints on my 94 cherokee awd of course. As im typing this my friend is hammering ona chisel trying to get the piece in between the hub and the dust shield. Its driving me crazy, it just seems like the dust shield is bending and its not actually going out.Is their a better way to pound it out than start at the bolt holes and angle it? or Can anyone explain the method of using the power steering pump to push it out for us?. The U joints havent been changed in 375,000 km so i knew it was going to be hard.

 

To use the power steering pump method...

Put a drift or an socket extension on the inside of the knuckle. It will just fit between the inside edge of the yoke and side of the knuckle. Start your Jeep, and turn the steering wheel whichever way pushes the knuckle against the extension. Be VERY careful while doing this. The extension can pop out becoming a dangerous projectile.

 

Can you clarify what is meant by the steering knuckle and is it pushing on the yoke nearest the diff? if you could post a picture and explain, you would be my hero!

 

have you removed the hub ????

 

The one where the threads for the lug nuts go thru?

 

yes

 

you need to remove the hub
and pull the axle shaft out to get the ujoints apart
this link will show youhow to get the hub off

http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoHubReplacement.htm

 

Any tips on getting rusted 16 year old c clips out of the existing u joint?, they arnt budging I tried the hammer and a flat head to no avail.


Dan

 

bread pan and a gallon of diesel
or any pan you can lay the joint in and fill with diesel to cover the joint
let it soak over night