What tools do I need to replace a U-joint?
07-28-2007 | 08:51 PM
#1
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What tools do I need to replace a U-joint?
My 2002 wrangler x is making an awful noise when in 4wd. Its kinda
like a grinding/torquing metal sound with some pops here and there. A
buddy of mine said it really sounded like a bad u-joint. My brother
listened to it and said he head it coming from the front passenger
wheel. So basically I am going to try and replace that u-joint and
see if it works. If not, well, it probably needs to be replaced
anyways.
So my question is, do I only need some basic tools to do this? Also,
is the procedure simple? Can I actually do the replacement to the
joint when it is still on the Jeep or will I have to take the whole
thing out in order to knock the old one loose?
Thanks for the help!
like a grinding/torquing metal sound with some pops here and there. A
buddy of mine said it really sounded like a bad u-joint. My brother
listened to it and said he head it coming from the front passenger
wheel. So basically I am going to try and replace that u-joint and
see if it works. If not, well, it probably needs to be replaced
anyways.
So my question is, do I only need some basic tools to do this? Also,
is the procedure simple? Can I actually do the replacement to the
joint when it is still on the Jeep or will I have to take the whole
thing out in order to knock the old one loose?
Thanks for the help!
07-28-2007 | 09:06 PM
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Re: What tools do I need to replace a U-joint?
pavewaythree@gmail.com wrote:
> My 2002 wrangler x is making an awful noise when in 4wd. Its kinda
> like a grinding/torquing metal sound with some pops here and there. A
> buddy of mine said it really sounded like a bad u-joint. My brother
> listened to it and said he head it coming from the front passenger
> wheel. So basically I am going to try and replace that u-joint and
> see if it works. If not, well, it probably needs to be replaced
> anyways.
>
> So my question is, do I only need some basic tools to do this? Also,
> is the procedure simple? Can I actually do the replacement to the
> joint when it is still on the Jeep or will I have to take the whole
> thing out in order to knock the old one loose?
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
It is about 3 hours labor....
The hub must come out which can be a serious pain in the butt depending
on how close to the rust belt you live.
Before I type out how to do it, I will give you a test procedure to make
sure that is the trouble.
You need to jack up the wheel and cut the steering to the side, then
hand spin it while watching the u-joint behind the wheel hub for
movement and feeling for a jam when you hand spin the tire.
You also look for rust stains at the u-joint caps or 'any' play at the caps.
Let us know about that, then the details will follow.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> My 2002 wrangler x is making an awful noise when in 4wd. Its kinda
> like a grinding/torquing metal sound with some pops here and there. A
> buddy of mine said it really sounded like a bad u-joint. My brother
> listened to it and said he head it coming from the front passenger
> wheel. So basically I am going to try and replace that u-joint and
> see if it works. If not, well, it probably needs to be replaced
> anyways.
>
> So my question is, do I only need some basic tools to do this? Also,
> is the procedure simple? Can I actually do the replacement to the
> joint when it is still on the Jeep or will I have to take the whole
> thing out in order to knock the old one loose?
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
It is about 3 hours labor....
The hub must come out which can be a serious pain in the butt depending
on how close to the rust belt you live.
Before I type out how to do it, I will give you a test procedure to make
sure that is the trouble.
You need to jack up the wheel and cut the steering to the side, then
hand spin it while watching the u-joint behind the wheel hub for
movement and feeling for a jam when you hand spin the tire.
You also look for rust stains at the u-joint caps or 'any' play at the caps.
Let us know about that, then the details will follow.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
07-28-2007 | 09:06 PM
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Re: What tools do I need to replace a U-joint?
pavewaythree@gmail.com wrote:
> My 2002 wrangler x is making an awful noise when in 4wd. Its kinda
> like a grinding/torquing metal sound with some pops here and there. A
> buddy of mine said it really sounded like a bad u-joint. My brother
> listened to it and said he head it coming from the front passenger
> wheel. So basically I am going to try and replace that u-joint and
> see if it works. If not, well, it probably needs to be replaced
> anyways.
>
> So my question is, do I only need some basic tools to do this? Also,
> is the procedure simple? Can I actually do the replacement to the
> joint when it is still on the Jeep or will I have to take the whole
> thing out in order to knock the old one loose?
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
It is about 3 hours labor....
The hub must come out which can be a serious pain in the butt depending
on how close to the rust belt you live.
Before I type out how to do it, I will give you a test procedure to make
sure that is the trouble.
You need to jack up the wheel and cut the steering to the side, then
hand spin it while watching the u-joint behind the wheel hub for
movement and feeling for a jam when you hand spin the tire.
You also look for rust stains at the u-joint caps or 'any' play at the caps.
Let us know about that, then the details will follow.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> My 2002 wrangler x is making an awful noise when in 4wd. Its kinda
> like a grinding/torquing metal sound with some pops here and there. A
> buddy of mine said it really sounded like a bad u-joint. My brother
> listened to it and said he head it coming from the front passenger
> wheel. So basically I am going to try and replace that u-joint and
> see if it works. If not, well, it probably needs to be replaced
> anyways.
>
> So my question is, do I only need some basic tools to do this? Also,
> is the procedure simple? Can I actually do the replacement to the
> joint when it is still on the Jeep or will I have to take the whole
> thing out in order to knock the old one loose?
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
It is about 3 hours labor....
The hub must come out which can be a serious pain in the butt depending
on how close to the rust belt you live.
Before I type out how to do it, I will give you a test procedure to make
sure that is the trouble.
You need to jack up the wheel and cut the steering to the side, then
hand spin it while watching the u-joint behind the wheel hub for
movement and feeling for a jam when you hand spin the tire.
You also look for rust stains at the u-joint caps or 'any' play at the caps.
Let us know about that, then the details will follow.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
07-28-2007 | 09:06 PM
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Re: What tools do I need to replace a U-joint?
pavewaythree@gmail.com wrote:
> My 2002 wrangler x is making an awful noise when in 4wd. Its kinda
> like a grinding/torquing metal sound with some pops here and there. A
> buddy of mine said it really sounded like a bad u-joint. My brother
> listened to it and said he head it coming from the front passenger
> wheel. So basically I am going to try and replace that u-joint and
> see if it works. If not, well, it probably needs to be replaced
> anyways.
>
> So my question is, do I only need some basic tools to do this? Also,
> is the procedure simple? Can I actually do the replacement to the
> joint when it is still on the Jeep or will I have to take the whole
> thing out in order to knock the old one loose?
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
It is about 3 hours labor....
The hub must come out which can be a serious pain in the butt depending
on how close to the rust belt you live.
Before I type out how to do it, I will give you a test procedure to make
sure that is the trouble.
You need to jack up the wheel and cut the steering to the side, then
hand spin it while watching the u-joint behind the wheel hub for
movement and feeling for a jam when you hand spin the tire.
You also look for rust stains at the u-joint caps or 'any' play at the caps.
Let us know about that, then the details will follow.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> My 2002 wrangler x is making an awful noise when in 4wd. Its kinda
> like a grinding/torquing metal sound with some pops here and there. A
> buddy of mine said it really sounded like a bad u-joint. My brother
> listened to it and said he head it coming from the front passenger
> wheel. So basically I am going to try and replace that u-joint and
> see if it works. If not, well, it probably needs to be replaced
> anyways.
>
> So my question is, do I only need some basic tools to do this? Also,
> is the procedure simple? Can I actually do the replacement to the
> joint when it is still on the Jeep or will I have to take the whole
> thing out in order to knock the old one loose?
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
It is about 3 hours labor....
The hub must come out which can be a serious pain in the butt depending
on how close to the rust belt you live.
Before I type out how to do it, I will give you a test procedure to make
sure that is the trouble.
You need to jack up the wheel and cut the steering to the side, then
hand spin it while watching the u-joint behind the wheel hub for
movement and feeling for a jam when you hand spin the tire.
You also look for rust stains at the u-joint caps or 'any' play at the caps.
Let us know about that, then the details will follow.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
07-28-2007 | 09:06 PM
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Re: What tools do I need to replace a U-joint?
pavewaythree@gmail.com wrote:
> My 2002 wrangler x is making an awful noise when in 4wd. Its kinda
> like a grinding/torquing metal sound with some pops here and there. A
> buddy of mine said it really sounded like a bad u-joint. My brother
> listened to it and said he head it coming from the front passenger
> wheel. So basically I am going to try and replace that u-joint and
> see if it works. If not, well, it probably needs to be replaced
> anyways.
>
> So my question is, do I only need some basic tools to do this? Also,
> is the procedure simple? Can I actually do the replacement to the
> joint when it is still on the Jeep or will I have to take the whole
> thing out in order to knock the old one loose?
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
It is about 3 hours labor....
The hub must come out which can be a serious pain in the butt depending
on how close to the rust belt you live.
Before I type out how to do it, I will give you a test procedure to make
sure that is the trouble.
You need to jack up the wheel and cut the steering to the side, then
hand spin it while watching the u-joint behind the wheel hub for
movement and feeling for a jam when you hand spin the tire.
You also look for rust stains at the u-joint caps or 'any' play at the caps.
Let us know about that, then the details will follow.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> My 2002 wrangler x is making an awful noise when in 4wd. Its kinda
> like a grinding/torquing metal sound with some pops here and there. A
> buddy of mine said it really sounded like a bad u-joint. My brother
> listened to it and said he head it coming from the front passenger
> wheel. So basically I am going to try and replace that u-joint and
> see if it works. If not, well, it probably needs to be replaced
> anyways.
>
> So my question is, do I only need some basic tools to do this? Also,
> is the procedure simple? Can I actually do the replacement to the
> joint when it is still on the Jeep or will I have to take the whole
> thing out in order to knock the old one loose?
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
It is about 3 hours labor....
The hub must come out which can be a serious pain in the butt depending
on how close to the rust belt you live.
Before I type out how to do it, I will give you a test procedure to make
sure that is the trouble.
You need to jack up the wheel and cut the steering to the side, then
hand spin it while watching the u-joint behind the wheel hub for
movement and feeling for a jam when you hand spin the tire.
You also look for rust stains at the u-joint caps or 'any' play at the caps.
Let us know about that, then the details will follow.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
07-28-2007 | 10:29 PM
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Re: What tools do I need to replace a U-joint?
http://----------.com/Dana30WheelBearing/
http://www.4x4wire.com/tech/axle/ujoint/
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<pavewaythree@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> My 2002 wrangler x is making an awful noise when in 4wd. Its kinda
> like a grinding/torquing metal sound with some pops here and there. A
> buddy of mine said it really sounded like a bad u-joint. My brother
> listened to it and said he head it coming from the front passenger
> wheel. So basically I am going to try and replace that u-joint and
> see if it works. If not, well, it probably needs to be replaced
> anyways.
>
> So my question is, do I only need some basic tools to do this? Also,
> is the procedure simple? Can I actually do the replacement to the
> joint when it is still on the Jeep or will I have to take the whole
> thing out in order to knock the old one loose?
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
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<pavewaythree@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> My 2002 wrangler x is making an awful noise when in 4wd. Its kinda
> like a grinding/torquing metal sound with some pops here and there. A
> buddy of mine said it really sounded like a bad u-joint. My brother
> listened to it and said he head it coming from the front passenger
> wheel. So basically I am going to try and replace that u-joint and
> see if it works. If not, well, it probably needs to be replaced
> anyways.
>
> So my question is, do I only need some basic tools to do this? Also,
> is the procedure simple? Can I actually do the replacement to the
> joint when it is still on the Jeep or will I have to take the whole
> thing out in order to knock the old one loose?
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
--
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07-28-2007 | 10:29 PM
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Re: What tools do I need to replace a U-joint?
http://----------.com/Dana30WheelBearing/
http://www.4x4wire.com/tech/axle/ujoint/
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
<pavewaythree@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> My 2002 wrangler x is making an awful noise when in 4wd. Its kinda
> like a grinding/torquing metal sound with some pops here and there. A
> buddy of mine said it really sounded like a bad u-joint. My brother
> listened to it and said he head it coming from the front passenger
> wheel. So basically I am going to try and replace that u-joint and
> see if it works. If not, well, it probably needs to be replaced
> anyways.
>
> So my question is, do I only need some basic tools to do this? Also,
> is the procedure simple? Can I actually do the replacement to the
> joint when it is still on the Jeep or will I have to take the whole
> thing out in order to knock the old one loose?
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
--
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http://www.4x4wire.com/tech/axle/ujoint/
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
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<pavewaythree@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1185666673.287814.47030@d55g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com...
> My 2002 wrangler x is making an awful noise when in 4wd. Its kinda
> like a grinding/torquing metal sound with some pops here and there. A
> buddy of mine said it really sounded like a bad u-joint. My brother
> listened to it and said he head it coming from the front passenger
> wheel. So basically I am going to try and replace that u-joint and
> see if it works. If not, well, it probably needs to be replaced
> anyways.
>
> So my question is, do I only need some basic tools to do this? Also,
> is the procedure simple? Can I actually do the replacement to the
> joint when it is still on the Jeep or will I have to take the whole
> thing out in order to knock the old one loose?
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
--
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07-28-2007 | 10:29 PM
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Re: What tools do I need to replace a U-joint?
http://----------.com/Dana30WheelBearing/
http://www.4x4wire.com/tech/axle/ujoint/
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
<pavewaythree@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> My 2002 wrangler x is making an awful noise when in 4wd. Its kinda
> like a grinding/torquing metal sound with some pops here and there. A
> buddy of mine said it really sounded like a bad u-joint. My brother
> listened to it and said he head it coming from the front passenger
> wheel. So basically I am going to try and replace that u-joint and
> see if it works. If not, well, it probably needs to be replaced
> anyways.
>
> So my question is, do I only need some basic tools to do this? Also,
> is the procedure simple? Can I actually do the replacement to the
> joint when it is still on the Jeep or will I have to take the whole
> thing out in order to knock the old one loose?
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
--
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http://www.4x4wire.com/tech/axle/ujoint/
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
<pavewaythree@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> My 2002 wrangler x is making an awful noise when in 4wd. Its kinda
> like a grinding/torquing metal sound with some pops here and there. A
> buddy of mine said it really sounded like a bad u-joint. My brother
> listened to it and said he head it coming from the front passenger
> wheel. So basically I am going to try and replace that u-joint and
> see if it works. If not, well, it probably needs to be replaced
> anyways.
>
> So my question is, do I only need some basic tools to do this? Also,
> is the procedure simple? Can I actually do the replacement to the
> joint when it is still on the Jeep or will I have to take the whole
> thing out in order to knock the old one loose?
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
--
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07-28-2007 | 10:29 PM
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Re: What tools do I need to replace a U-joint?
http://----------.com/Dana30WheelBearing/
http://www.4x4wire.com/tech/axle/ujoint/
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
<pavewaythree@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> My 2002 wrangler x is making an awful noise when in 4wd. Its kinda
> like a grinding/torquing metal sound with some pops here and there. A
> buddy of mine said it really sounded like a bad u-joint. My brother
> listened to it and said he head it coming from the front passenger
> wheel. So basically I am going to try and replace that u-joint and
> see if it works. If not, well, it probably needs to be replaced
> anyways.
>
> So my question is, do I only need some basic tools to do this? Also,
> is the procedure simple? Can I actually do the replacement to the
> joint when it is still on the Jeep or will I have to take the whole
> thing out in order to knock the old one loose?
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
--
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http://www.4x4wire.com/tech/axle/ujoint/
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
<pavewaythree@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> My 2002 wrangler x is making an awful noise when in 4wd. Its kinda
> like a grinding/torquing metal sound with some pops here and there. A
> buddy of mine said it really sounded like a bad u-joint. My brother
> listened to it and said he head it coming from the front passenger
> wheel. So basically I am going to try and replace that u-joint and
> see if it works. If not, well, it probably needs to be replaced
> anyways.
>
> So my question is, do I only need some basic tools to do this? Also,
> is the procedure simple? Can I actually do the replacement to the
> joint when it is still on the Jeep or will I have to take the whole
> thing out in order to knock the old one loose?
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
--
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07-28-2007 | 10:39 PM
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Re: What tools do I need to replace a U-joint?
http://----------.com/Dana30WheelBearing/
http://www.4x4wire.com/tech/axle/ujoint/
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
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On Jul 28, 4:51 pm, pavewayth...@gmail.com wrote:
> My 2002 wrangler x is making an awful noise when in 4wd. Its kinda
> like a grinding/torquing metal sound with some pops here and there. A
> buddy of mine said it really sounded like a bad u-joint. My brother
> listened to it and said he head it coming from the front passenger
> wheel. So basically I am going to try and replace that u-joint and
> see if it works. If not, well, it probably needs to be replaced
> anyways.
>
> So my question is, do I only need some basic tools to do this? Also,
> is the procedure simple? Can I actually do the replacement to the
> joint when it is still on the Jeep or will I have to take the whole
> thing out in order to knock the old one loose?
>
> Thanks for the help!
http://www.4x4wire.com/tech/axle/ujoint/
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
On Jul 28, 4:51 pm, pavewayth...@gmail.com wrote:
> My 2002 wrangler x is making an awful noise when in 4wd. Its kinda
> like a grinding/torquing metal sound with some pops here and there. A
> buddy of mine said it really sounded like a bad u-joint. My brother
> listened to it and said he head it coming from the front passenger
> wheel. So basically I am going to try and replace that u-joint and
> see if it works. If not, well, it probably needs to be replaced
> anyways.
>
> So my question is, do I only need some basic tools to do this? Also,
> is the procedure simple? Can I actually do the replacement to the
> joint when it is still on the Jeep or will I have to take the whole
> thing out in order to knock the old one loose?
>
> Thanks for the help!