U joint Replacement

Post by **BigRed44** » Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:13 pm

OK so i started working on the truck because i have a bad u joint on the front drive shaft so i removed the old one was a little tougher to get it out than i thought it would be(BFH and a socket) now when i try to install the new one i can get one pair in properly when i do the second pair of caps they seem to crack and press out in the center. Any ideas what i'm doing wrong or suggestions would help or even what might be causing this.

Thanks.

Post by **Snafu** » Sun Apr 06, 2014 9:49 am

Try rotating it 90 degrees?
Make sure the surfaces are clean.

Post by **Adam** » Sun Apr 06, 2014 12:05 pm

Make sure the little needle bearings don't fall down inside the cap.

Post by **BigRed44** » Sun Apr 06, 2014 4:01 pm

got it back apart found 2 needle bearings down in the bottom of each cap hidden in the grease. ah well you live you learn

Post by **PiDGE** » Sun Apr 06, 2014 5:03 pm

Nice catch!

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