U-joint needle bearings
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Burning Brakes
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From: Sherwood Park AB
U-joint needle bearings
I was re-installing my driveshaft, and one cap came off the U-joint. When I looked inside it, three needle bearings were missing. :mad :mad
The U-joint has only 1000 km on it, so I will just replace the cap and needle bearings. Will this be a problem?
Just another minor setback. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
The U-joint has only 1000 km on it, so I will just replace the cap and needle bearings. Will this be a problem?
Just another minor setback. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
Melting Slicks
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Re: U-joint needle bearings (rexx78)
I didn't know you could buy just the cap & needle bearings. I wuoldn't think there'd be any problem as long as it's the correct size.
I always tape the caps until they're seated to try & prevent just such a thing.
I always tape the caps until they're seated to try & prevent just such a thing.
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Re: U-joint needle bearings (rexx78)
You definately need them. If you don't have them, you will tear up that u-joint. If you have your old u-joints, take the bearings out of there. If not get a new joint.
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Re: U-joint needle bearings (Van Steel)
You definately need them. If you don't have them, you will tear up that u-joint. If you have your old u-joints, take the bearings out of there. If not get a new joint.
He beat me to the answer.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Sherwood Park AB
Re: U-joint needle bearings (BSeery)
Thanks for the posts.
I guess it is off to buy the identical U-joint and replace the cap. At least I will have many many spare needle bearings now.
I have been so lucky in the past with these pesky little things...
[Modified by rexx78, 4:37 PM 7/7/2003]
I guess it is off to buy the identical U-joint and replace the cap. At least I will have many many spare needle bearings now.
I have been so lucky in the past with these pesky little things...
[Modified by rexx78, 4:37 PM 7/7/2003]
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From: Severna Park Md
Re: U-joint needle bearings (rexx78)
When I bought new solid ujoints from autozone I pulled the caps and checked before installing them. One of the joints was missing neelde bearings. A total of about 5 bearings were missing from two seperate caps. glad I checked it. Ive always checked to be sure. Took it back and exchanged it for another.
