Started Front Drive Shaft Rebuild
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Started Front Drive Shaft Rebuild
hey All,
Just started my front driveshaft rebuild. Pulled it off and noticed it has already been "rebuilt" once before. The front U-Joint has a grease fitting on it but the 2 back ones in the double cardon do not. So anyways...
Finished replacing the front u-joint. I was just wondering, it seems to be really stiff. I know its new but I just want a sanity check that there is no way to screw up the install. I have been following the .PDF that is readilly available here but it does not mention how the newer U-joints feel. I did fully grease it as well and everything seems to be in line.
Also, upon completeion do I need to get my shaft re-balanced? It does not say anything in the procedure as to wether or not this is required.
Thanks,
-Drcox
Just started my front driveshaft rebuild. Pulled it off and noticed it has already been "rebuilt" once before. The front U-Joint has a grease fitting on it but the 2 back ones in the double cardon do not. So anyways...
Finished replacing the front u-joint. I was just wondering, it seems to be really stiff. I know its new but I just want a sanity check that there is no way to screw up the install. I have been following the .PDF that is readilly available here but it does not mention how the newer U-joints feel. I did fully grease it as well and everything seems to be in line.
Also, upon completeion do I need to get my shaft re-balanced? It does not say anything in the procedure as to wether or not this is required.
Thanks,
-Drcox
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Thanks
Robert
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try tapping it (not the u-joint, just around it) while moving it back and forth. It may loosen it up. I just finished mine today. What a pain in the rear diff. Chin up though, you will have tough times with it but a beer break always helped me. Don't forget to change out the centering ball.
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Thanks guys for the words,
Yeah I have a new centering ball kit...But I have not even gotten that far. I am still working on the 3rd Joint, the rear double cardon. Its a big pain in the but and does not want to push out...But yes beer breaks and relaxing music are proving helpful.
I just want to mkae sure that I dont ruin something with all this time and effort trying to "prevent" A problem.
The Front U joint that I have already re-assembled is right up against both retaining clips. I already pulled it apart once to make sure that there is no needle bearing dropped in there but it went back together just as stiff.
Some of you have mentioned a Vise... Is that easier than a U-Joint removal/installation tool?
-DrCox
Yeah I have a new centering ball kit...But I have not even gotten that far. I am still working on the 3rd Joint, the rear double cardon. Its a big pain in the but and does not want to push out...But yes beer breaks and relaxing music are proving helpful.
I just want to mkae sure that I dont ruin something with all this time and effort trying to "prevent" A problem.
The Front U joint that I have already re-assembled is right up against both retaining clips. I already pulled it apart once to make sure that there is no needle bearing dropped in there but it went back together just as stiff.
Some of you have mentioned a Vise... Is that easier than a U-Joint removal/installation tool?
-DrCox
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They are prone to being torn off when off wheeling.
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Thanks guys for the words,
Yeah I have a new centering ball kit...But I have not even gotten that far. I am still working on the 3rd Joint, the rear double cardon. Its a big pain in the but and does not want to push out...But yes beer breaks and relaxing music are proving helpful.
I just want to mkae sure that I dont ruin something with all this time and effort trying to "prevent" A problem.
The Front U joint that I have already re-assembled is right up against both retaining clips. I already pulled it apart once to make sure that there is no needle bearing dropped in there but it went back together just as stiff.
Some of you have mentioned a Vise... Is that easier than a U-Joint removal/installation tool?
-DrCox
Yeah I have a new centering ball kit...But I have not even gotten that far. I am still working on the 3rd Joint, the rear double cardon. Its a big pain in the but and does not want to push out...But yes beer breaks and relaxing music are proving helpful.
I just want to mkae sure that I dont ruin something with all this time and effort trying to "prevent" A problem.
The Front U joint that I have already re-assembled is right up against both retaining clips. I already pulled it apart once to make sure that there is no needle bearing dropped in there but it went back together just as stiff.
Some of you have mentioned a Vise... Is that easier than a U-Joint removal/installation tool?
-DrCox
What size Terra Grapplers are you running? Do you have a lift?