How are nylon injected U joints removed?
Actually, the GM instructions for technicians is to use a shop press and just force the u-joints out. Most shops use a propane or acetylene/oxygen torch to melt the plastic from the U-joint. You can also use induction heat to melt and remove the plastic as well.
How can you tell if your universal joints are going bad?
Signs of a Bad U-Joint
- Clunking or Clanging. Your vehicle’s U-joint may eventually wear at connecting points to the drive-shaft.
- Vibrations. If your driveshaft is out of balance, it’s often because of a defective universal joint.
- Grinding or Chirping.
- Loud Banging.
How do you remove the ujoints on a Chevy 2500?
I used a ball joint press to remove the ujoints on my 2011 2500. Have the press clamped in a bench vise. Tightened it up and gave the ear a few taps with a hammer. Then repeat. I used moog sealed ujoints from napa.
How to remove front axle ujoints?
Has anyone replaced their front axle u joints with the vice and hammer method? I used a ball joint press to remove the ujoints on my 2011 2500. Have the press clamped in a bench vise. Tightened it up and gave the ear a few taps with a hammer. Then repeat.
How do I remove the U-joints from the yoke?
When you are done installing the u joints, hit the ears of the yoke with a hammer. This should free the u-joint up. You can also lay one yoke in the vise and hit the other yoke, this drives the cup out tight against the snap ring. If the joint is still tight, the snap ring is too thick.
Should the U-joints move freely after installation?
The u-joint should move freely after installed. If it is tough to move by hand, you will get premature wear in the joint. It is good to measure the original snap ring and the new one to make sure they are the same. Spicer sells difference snap ring thicknesses. New u-joints don’t always come with the correct ones.