i have a 1992 ford f250 supercab and have been told i need to change the u joint. is this a difficult job and can i do it on my own? i am pretty mechanically inclined but time is a problem and not sure how much those shops charge and also is it dangerous to drive with that ubolt making that ticking soundHow to change a u joint?
take the drive shaft out and put it on a work bench, and take out the clips and drive out the bearing caps and do the same with the other side, now grease the holes in the yoke and put the joint in the yoke, now start 1 cap, while holding up on the yoke against the cap, drive the cap home, and turn the drive shaft over and do the same on the other side of the yoke(make sure you dont lose the bearing out of the new caps,also when you install the yoke into the driveshaft, make sure you can get to the grease fitting. oh yes, i almost forgot to tell you, make sure you put the new clips in, after you get the caps drove in.How to change a u joint?
I'm guessing U-joint on the driveshaft? You could probably do it yourself, unless welding is involved as it is in some cases. You do not want to drive with that bad U joint.How to change a u joint?
Most of them are held together with 4 bolts. Caution, if you do it, make sure the wheels are blocked so the vehicle won't move. Once you drop the drive shaft there is nothing there to
prevent the vehicle from rolling.How to change a u joint?
If the u-joint is retained by a circlip then changing them is a relatively straightforward affair. If the u-joints are retained by injected nylon then bring it to a shop. If you bring it to a shop you save yourself the headache of any unforseen problems or mishaps that may occur at your house. Most shops charge around 2 hours laborHow to change a u joint?
its pretty confusing, there are some special tools involved and a couple clips that go in certain places, etc... i would have a friend show you how and teach you for next time
