U-Joints
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From: Alta Loma CA
U-Joints
Heard a noise that I traced to a loose U-Joint. Took the driveshaft out and while taking the u-joints out I found that one bearing cup on each end was loose in the yoke. I did not need to press the u-joint out. The bearing cup just fell out.
This does not seem normal to me. I have always had to press the bearing cups out. Seems like this loose would lead to issues.
How can this be corrected?
Thanks all.
This does not seem normal to me. I have always had to press the bearing cups out. Seems like this loose would lead to issues.
How can this be corrected?
Thanks all.
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Pulaski Wisconsin
I have my driveshaft out so I just checked the dia. of the cups and they are at 1.065. I would beadblast the yoke or wire brush it up clean and look for a hairline crack. They should always have to be pressed out as well as back in.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: gold coast queensland
sounds to me like the wrong u joint was installed and thats possibly why the noise also. it should be a nice firm fit so i would be checking all of them and even replacing all 6 with new units that you know are correct just for peace of mind .
Melting Slicks
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From: Russell Ontario
St. Jude Donor '09
I had one of my shafts that was worn and the u-joing was loose in the saddle , needed a new shaft,I think the PO must have forced it in and stretch or bent the saddle, it should be a real snug fit! Ron
