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Title: Aluminum drive shaft U-joint replace-- Job done--
Post by: AWS on May 28, 2017, 02:57:31 PM: I've changed out a number of u-joints over the years using a big C-clamp and a socket to push the u-joint, but they were all in steel drive shafts. The u-joint in my ford van is bad and I need to replace it. Are there any pit-falls working with an aluminum yoke?

Thanks

AWS
Title: Re: Aluminum drive shaft U-joint replace
Post by: JimmyHoffa on May 28, 2017, 03:12:53 PM: Just a softer metal. I scratched mine up a little with some channel locks, so had to wrap with a towel to hold steady. I used a wood dowel to punch out the caps. The nice thing for the re-install since the new joint was a little big to angle in...I was able to round down the aluminum lip in just a few minutes with a dremel tool.
Title: Re: Aluminum drive shaft U-joint replace
Post by: AWS on June 02, 2017, 12:11:44 AM: The coated u-joints came in yesterday and it took about 2 hours, the old one was rusted in pretty bad but it went well. I used a large C-clamp and an 1 1/4" socket.
Title: Re: Aluminum drive shaft U-joint replace-- Job done--
Post by: coachcw on June 03, 2017, 06:42:17 AM: :tup: