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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 11:39 PM
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While replacing my U-Joints should i do anything else? Since i will have some of that stuff disassembled


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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 11:44 PM
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check the wheel bearings
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Both replaced with the last 6 months!

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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 11:49 PM
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se if you have some oil leaks from the output shaft of the tranny. feel if the c-beam bolts are tight enough. gut your cat ;)

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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 11:50 PM
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well then just check for oil and tranny leaks like he said
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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 12:02 AM
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Clean! :) Makes it easier to spot leaks in the future.
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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 12:58 AM
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Yup, i agree with scorp.. do as much cleaning as you can when you tear something apart. You'll be glad when it comes time to find the next problem .. or simply when you show your car :).
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