Universal joint replacement and U joint noise. Learn how to tell if your u joints are bad and how to replace u joints in this in-depth, how-to video that covers every aspect of u joint replacement! I show you the three symptoms of a bad u-joint, how to remove the driveshaft, and how to replace the universal joint with a press and a hammer.
Again, thanks Advance Auto Parts for providing all of those universal joints so I could make the video! Here is what I used:
High Strength U-Joints: https://goo.gl/u7YFKD
U-Joint Press: https://goo.gl/tvBZ92
U-Joint Grease: https://goo.gl/XWrKYu
Grease Gun: https://goo.gl/nfmph6
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I cannot tell you how much money you have saved me and built my confidence when it comes to working on cars. I honestly used to just have my car serviced and I always got ripped off. Your videos and the great detail you put has helped me work on my own car. Your enthusiasm makes it really fun to work on and not a hassle when I have to maintain my vehicles. From your videos, I have been able to easily work on my Mazda RX8, Ford Explorer, and Jeep Compass. No longer will I have to spend thousands of dollars on mechanics when it will typically cost me less than 200 hundred and I learn something new. Thank you, Chris.
Do u have to take drive shaft out if u r just replacing the u joint in there rear next to diff?
After watching to the inspecting the u joint part, I discovered a hole in my driveshaft 😬
Very informative, thank you sir.
After driving 50 yrs. I know that dreadful sound and what it most likely is. Husband and I looking at a used car now, he came home said a clunk in reverse. I will try it today and if I hear it I need a backup to let the guy selling I know what it is so I looked online and found you. Thanks for info great job and now I will have backup if I hear the sound. Most men dont listen to women so I needed backup on the diagnosis if I need it.
This video is so comprehensive 👌🏽 very well done!! Helped me out a ton!
Hi, thank you for a great video. How can I know which size of U-joint to choose? I have 2007 Mazda CX-9 and the repair shop told me I need to have my PTU and drive shaft changed. I have symptoms like you explained in the video so I hope it is only faulty U-joint.
Thanks Chris!
Just replaced mine bc I had a very slight wiggle around 40 it was faint and dealt with but for the most part it was handled I wanted to be proactive and get new ones in, due to a slight whine when rearing, did it in 4 hours and made it way worse…
Awesome video. Great job. Thank you.
You good jobs 😎
What do Matt Hoover, Chris Ervin and Bryan Malinowski have in common?
Normally press out with a big catcher socket and a small pusher socket in a vice…
Is the rattling steering wheel at high speed (100km/h) a symptom of bad u joint?
Very clear video. Thanks very much.
Yep..my chirp is a u joint
Excellent video. Don't forget to torque the nuts down to specifications.
Awesome video 👊
The socket demonstration with the transition to the underside of the truck was just so perfect.
Hello!who else is watching?
Thank you so much! I have a 1980 camaro that I am restoring. It is my first car and this video has helped me a deal!
Excellent video. I have a 1969 Triumph TR6 that needs some universal joint work and this video was a great help. Thank you.
I already knew how to do it but it’s been awhile, so watching you refreshes my memory also you have good tips. One thing I’m not sure if you already mentioned that to make sure you put the u joint in with the grease fittings towards the drive shaft. Thanks 🙏
What work bench are you using here??
I think my Hummer H3 needs new U joints. Thank you so much for this video 👍🏽
Excellent Video. Exactly what I needed. Subscribed. Thank you!
I'm glad I watched this video before doing my drivehaft. Small steps make huge difference. Informative and easy to fallow 100%. Thank you.
this video was an excellent example of how to change u joints, thank you.
WHAT THE HELL?!!… This is some of the BEST instructions I have seen on YouTube!! You NEED to create a COURSE! Of course, that is way easier said than done because the scope of doing so would be huge. But, I am shaking my head in awe. You are truly a VERY knowledgeable Mechanic AND Instructor. I have now subscribed. Thank you.
Great video man.. Been fallowing you for probably a decade.. Hope you are doin well!