Change a U-Joint with a Hammer
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- In this video I will show you how to change a U-Joint with a hammer... As opposed to with a press. This way you can change your universal joint out on the trail after it breaks! Some say it's easier to fix it with a hammer anyway, what do you think?
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Might be worth noting that if you're doing it at home as opposed to on the trail, keep the new UJ in the freezer right up until you start to fit it. Will make it so much easier to press back in.
+alan hutchinson Wow that's a great tip! Glad I read thru the comments.
So on the trail store u-joint in your cooler.
Very nice, one of those I really should have thought of that like 100 years ago sort of thing, thank you very much, great tip!!
alan hutchinson , will be doing exactly that from now on I’m sure, amazing tip for sure, getting ready to do several u joints , many thanks!
The best gem was to go further in with one cap so you don't loose the bearings on the other side... Great vid.
Hi Matt. Something you ought to know. You play a very important role to have us Jeep enthusiasts "checked out" on all maintenence procedures. Ill fess up on something here that might qualify me to rate you as tops in what you do in these videos. Im an A&P (Airframe and Powerplant licenced aircraft mechanic) for 28 years. All are nuts and bolts but every system has its way of doing things. Its called getting "checked out" on a procedure. I purchased my first Jeep Cherokee 1989 and I see your videos to help me get things done on my unit. Your explanation is comprehensive and to the point. I thank you for all.
Thanks for watching! glad to have you as a subscriber!
Guess what? I had posted on your channel that my jeep cherokee, had a fuel pump that was humming real loud. Well, yesterday I let it run for 15 minutes parked and no sound. Then this morning I went to the corner and in about 2 minutes it started humming. At the place I went I decided to let it run parked and again in 15 minutes it didnt hum. Then when I put it in drive I let it coast and no sound. Then when i made a turn into a street on the drainage slight channel tha joined the streets it started again. So just to make sure I sopped, shut it off and started it again, no sound, coasted in drive, no sound, accelerated, and it came back. So it means that while the pump is feeding its ok but when the fuel moves and I suppose that when temporarily not submerged completely, it sarts humming again. What do you think?
Oh and thanks Matt for your great videos.
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Bad fuel pump?
One of the clearest, most concise, to the point how-to's I've ever watched. Very well done. Thanks
What a great video!! My F350 was vibrating too bad while on highway, had to pull over and get a tow....u joints were shot, this video really helped me understand what had to be done. This guy is an incredible presenter! Thanks!!!!
After the clips are in I always give each side of the yoke ,the ears.a good solid rap with the hammer. It centers the joint. Great vid I've been doing them with a hammer for 30 years.
Matthew Richardson I second that, rapping them always makes them work more smoothly right away
You video was so simple and straight to the point very helpful other people make theirs so long....
Thanks!
Agreed, no B.S. just to the point, thank you.
Mika Nuñez I
Great video dude.
You made sure to point out the critical factors... don't loose the needle bearings, don't damage the cap housing with the BFH and so on.
Straight, concise and to the point.
Thanks a bunch.
I've changed my share of these (in the truckstop parking lot) and in my garage.
Good to see a video like this.
You are the best Jeep mechanic ever man!!! You take something complicated and make it so understandable that even a grade school kid could do it. When I have the money I will be donating every time I what one of your videos. That's if you have a way to donate. Thanks for everything!!!
You remind me of Mr. Rogers but a mechanic version😂
Man you don't know how much I have learned from your videos!!! Thank you so much, I have definitely subscribed. Started watching awhile back when I needed to know how to replace my ball joints in my '93 xj. Love your videos and they have answered every problem I've had so far! Thanks again- Mark
Great to witness. Im on a small island in Philippines and tired of poor workmanship on my car due to ignorance and lack of proper tools. At least now i know to make sure its done right. Gotta keep my old rig running👍☹️
Thanks
Hey man I just found your page. I'm 16 and currently restoring a 1974 CJ5 and I love your vids. Tutorials and humor are top notch. Love it! :)
Your channel is more helpful on my Jeep than any manual or mechanic. Thanks guys keep the vids coming
Always remember to mark the slip yoke and slip stub shaft before removing the slip yoke. It's balanced a certain way. The yokes have to in (phase) aka in line with each other.
I sucessfully changed 2 u-joints on my Dakota because of this video. Thank you so much for posting, you saved me a bunch of cash!
+Matthew Millar sure, thanks for watching!
Very easy and simple, That is what many want to hear, Fast simple , specially old people, we dont have that much energy. 👍
I've spent the last 2 days looking for a video that actually shows the removal of the u-joint. usually they just explain it and don't film it and its really f&$%ing annoying very informative! thanks!
No problem, thanks for subbing!
My tools are low budget and low tech, but this video is straight forward and I am able to use what I have available with this simple method. Thanks!
I like these repairs without a garage and all the tools. alot of us do not have a nice garage to work out of and work in the driveway. Good vid mate
I am grateful for your video. I have swapped u joints in the past using a huge vise, but your method with the hammer worked out better for me.
I actually just changed my u-joints today using the backside of a pickle fork (believe it or not, I don't have a hammer at the moment) a K-bar and long nose pliers! Thank you so much for the video, incredibly helpful!
Used this video and exact technique on my 97 ZJ front DS. Worked like a charm. After I got one cap out I used the old caps instead of the sockets to hammer on because I messed up the socket a little, you really have to hammer on those things to get em out! This was on a double cardan joint, a little different but I thank you for the video good sir. Subbed.
iv watched some of your other videos in the past like 2010 and I must say your work and acting skills have improved greatly
outstanding. Just changed my rear. Couldn't pull the end off, probably need to grease that.. my first time ever changing a ujoint, and this method worked flawlessly.
Thanks for this video man, I don't own a jeep but you helped me diagnose the problem on my car and showed me how to do this easily.
You definitely deserve lots of subscribers. You make me want to buy more jeeps and fill up my back yard with Cherokees!! Thanks man!
respect! you have common sense, a good voice and explained it all!!!
I just used this video to do both front wheel u joints on my 2000xj . First time it was tricky but second one went easier. Thanks Bleepin! And ill say you MUST swing the bfh hard, love taps won't get it done. And hard surface is crucial. But most certainly works!
I use side cutters to remove and install the clips. They have a good bite on clip. If they haven't ever been off in awhile I use a punch to work the clips out. Love your Channel. Lots of good Info shared.
Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to show us dummies how to change the U-joint. I have watched several videos and yours was very helpful.
Having only had front wheel drive cars myself, I've never had to deal with this. It really shows how simple the service would be - I'm slightly more inclined to go 4wd or rwd now. Thanks for sharing!
ur the man.. great step by step instructions. thanks bro... ( Ryan from Boston)
Easy simple and straight to the point. Cool video 👍🏼
I have just bought a Goldwing trike. The MOT test result said the UJ was failing so I was dreading doing it. After seeing your clear video I now look forward to trying it! Plus it just so happens the grease gun I inherited that I have never used before will finally see some action!
use that grease gun on all your cars... most people dont realize there are grease fittings on many vehicles!
I dig your speech cadence. It's perfect for instructional videos. Thanks a bunch.
thanks man lot of help watched 5 videos before yours just explaining symptoms not actually showing or describing how to do it
Great video and information.... Ripped the u-joint in half off the front of my rear shaft (at the T case)... I dont have a press available... Giving this a shot right now... thanks again
Lol your ending videos are so funny! I know I will probably never do this myself but I'm just getting educated by watching your videos. Thanks alot!
Glad you like them!
Just what I was looking for to tackle my '79 Chevy. Great video!
I always put extra grease in each cap before I start installation, I find the grease helps hold the needle bearings in place while installing the caps in the yoke or shaft.
also the general rule is to install the joint so the zerk is pointed towards the drive shaft and not the companion flange on the axle or transmission because it generally allows more room to get a grease gun in to grease it later on.
Best example I have seen and the most practical
Major props on the video. Very very well done. I came for a refresher cuz I haven’t done one in several years and this was excellent. Even for someone who has never done one before
Finally got around to doing the u joints on my 98 today. I really appreciate you taking the time to do these videos.
84forshow its pretty easy once you get the hang of it.
Greatly appreciate these kind of videos, this will definitely help me figure out what tools to bring and how to do it trail side!
Just changed mine tonight. Worked slick!
Holy crap the ending had my sides hurting I was laughing so hard! Thank you for the information and entertainment. This is why I'm subscribed lol
You made this look so easy! I need to look at the u-joints on my FJ80. Maybe I can get'r done this weekend and actually start its long due maintenance!
I just had to do this on my 4x4 van, after walking two miles to catch a train to the next town that had the joint, and two mile walk to the parts store from the train station lol. A large C-clamp can be useful for pressing caps in. Also, joints with the grease fitting where shown in your video can cause a weak spot in the joint. If you have no choice but to use this type, install the joint so that the drive load is compressing the grease fitting hole, not pulling it open. Cheers 🍻
A lil tip.. I worked in the machine shop of an Auto Parts Store for 22 yrs ... the u joints with grease fittings you should fill the caps with grease before you put it together. That way as you put it together it pushes ALL the air out of the u joint. And when you have 1 cap in, put the socket on the bottom and keep hammering on the yoke as you did putting the 1st cap in . You can push it till the 1st cap ALMOST comes thru inside and the 2nd cap will fit on straight with no worries.But good vid
dope vid. So many spaz's out there today, you are nice and calm the whole time. Made it look easy
this video is AWESOME!!!!? I as we speak am broke down on the freeway with a broken rear joint, no press or vice. AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME VIDEO!!!
BTW PEOPLE, This also works with ALL driveshaft cars/trucks.
Thanks for the video! You're videos are really helpful and make sense the way you explain things.
Thanks for the quick and efficient tutorial. Helped me and made the removal and install a breeze!
Great instructional. Thanks! Used it on another 4x4 and it worked perfectly.
These youtube videos always make things look so much easier. lol. I have a vice and the joint doesnt wanna move
Good video! Learned A LOT as I've got to change ALL the u-joints on the 2003 TJ I drive as they are still factory joints.
Thanks for this video!
Hey Mark, Thanks for the awesome compliment man! Glad you are watching and I hope I can make some more helpful videos in the future.
HEY BLEEPIN JEEP! I LEARN ALOT ON UR HOW TO VIDEOS TANKS ALOT ... DUDE ... ☺ ☺ ☺
Just found your page and so very happy that I did!!!
Thanks! next time my waterpump needs replacing I certainly will, in the meantime you could watch my power steering pump vid... it will get you half way there!
We have a creaking u joint coming from the drivers front wheel on our 2001 Wrangler. I guess it's time to replace it. This video really helps!
Great video bro. Just did this very project with 2 of the u-joints on my Silverado.
Thanks, I love to fix things on my Jeep myself. Gonna check this out ASAP!
Thanks for putting this video out there. It worked great for me.
Dude that informative video you did about U joints was awesome. You are a great instructor.
yes, the u-joints and yokes are different. Even with a press though it is easy to bend the axleshaft ears... If it is a stock axleshaft they can be very stubborn sometimes.
great videos! simple, straight forward and informative.
Thank you. Your video is very informative and straight to the point. One moron had a video that was an hour long??? WTH? Keep up the good work. On a side note, you sound a lot like Dana Carvey.
Hey, thanks for the vids. you are my go to guy when working on my XJ.
This worked well! I rested the driveshaft on some rocks in my backyard. Then I tapped the caps out with a 3/4 socket and a sledge. The rear driveshaft is a little trickier in that once I had tapped the u joint all the way down, it still wouldn't come out. So I tapped the cross member the other direction forcing the other cap out the opposite end. Then I was able to remove them both after the joint fell out. Also, make sure the auto parts store gets the part right because the front U joint is bigger than the rear U joint and it wont fit back there.
Hey Matt, I got a 1998 jeep cherokee xj 4x4 i never have changed the UJoints on my jeep, this is going to be my first time doing it, your videos are going to help me alot, thank you for the videos, if i have any problems i will watch your videos, THANKS LEROY
Thanks for watching Leroy!
if the shaft has a zirk fitting, take that off. a build up or air can cause it to be difficult to get back on.
Nice work, we do the same thing appreciate your videos.
Thanks for the refresher course, mine are a little bit tighter but it will be done.
Thank you for this video!!!
I broke my vice trying to press the u-joint out. Used the hammer and a socket and it popped right out !!!!
Another excellent video with good camera work
Good stuff. New to Jeeps and looking to learn how to maintain/repair when needed.
Great video man, really helped me out, subscribing now!
great job as always Matt!😎👊
Thank you for this video - it really helped me out - I also used a 6-inch C-Clamp to seat the new bearings, improvising a 'press'. I'll be adding this clamp to my off-road box. :)
Thanks a whole lot... i didn't know how i was gonna do this on my truck untill now
thanks for the tips
Great to know and well done. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for making these videos. You are an amazing explainer and talented presenter. Also, you know a thing or two about Jeeps.
Matt, does it matter if I get the driveshaft reinstalled 180 from the way I took it off? I don't mean fore and aft end of the shaft, I mean the u bolts on the front joint or aft joint.
Thanks for all the info Matt.
You rock.
You should always clean the ears and snap ring grooves before installation,not during.
Great video used this a bunch of times in the woods with a lot of different kinds of vehicles. And also in the junk yard.
Evan Bellizia awesome, thanks for watching!
Thanks for the helpful video Matt.
I've done this on the side of a trail more times than I would like to confess. Great job!
Great video brother
Love your videos...gonna change mine. thanks for help
Thanks , back to the garage 👍jeep
Thanks for the video. Very helpful.
Great video! I will be using your method in the near future! Thanks!
compatible? a xj dana 35, a xj dana 44, a xj chrysler 8.25. any others will need to be modified unless i missed one.
Ya, it will help but who knows if it will be enough to get you out of the slippery situation!
very helpful brother. thanks for that. ill be changing mine later this afternoon. know a couple jeep lovers and ill make sure they subscribe.
Best advice I’ve heard