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Thanks for this video. It was great to see how you worked through all the road blocks instead of skipping through them like others do. People want to see all you went through to get those u-joints out.
Having a brief clip at the start to demonstrate the noise is a HUGE help. Great idea I wish all repair videos did that. Especially for difficult to describe noises that only happen while driving. This is the exact noise my Silverado is making. Great job guys.
It is so refreshing to see a real world example of what a DIYer could experience. So often these videos only give you the perfect world which is completely unrealistic. I also liked the beginning of the video which provided the potential sound. I thought it was helpful to show what you are looking for when checking the u joints and how to hold it so you’re checking it properly. Would anti-seize in the snap ring groove be helpful for the next guy or yourself if you have to do them again? Also, do the snap rings come with the u-joints? That may have been a missed marketing opportunity for 1A AUTO. Thanks guys for making this video.
Great video!! Thanks for the valuable info!! Legend has it that if you apply a little heat with a torch, those rubber seals will melt away and give a much easier time removing the old u joint!
Thanks for showing all the struggles this thing gave you, at least I know I'm not the only one who is having a tough time with getting those rusted in caps out.
I appreciate your videos soo much. I’ve watched them for insight on so many repairs and replacements. With that in mind, I hope these two gentlemen figured out how to replace U Joints correctly. This was kinda painful to watch 😂
I feel normal now that saw professionals struggle some. I thought it was only me when things always go sideways when I fix stuff. You make the best videos
It's a u-joint guys, not a Steinway piano!, quit being so polite and correct for the cameras sake. Hoping you kids aren't on flat rate. Love the quality of the videos.
I like watching how others donthese jobs and ya got the job done! I've learned cleaning up all the rust first, either with a wire brush or wire wheel, then applying rust penitrent makes a big difference.
What can I say it's a hard life sometimes. I normally take a big hammer and beat the hell out of everything under there before I start. I don't know if it helps but it makes me feel better. Thanks for the video. You boy's are great.
About to change out both my rear diff and transfer case joints on my 05 Tahoe z71. Kinda nervous about screwing this up but this video helped out a ton! Appreciate videos like these!
@@AccessGranted95 not that they are weak it's just that GOD has anointed people for different jobs and if they wanna pay their money that's them, but now that I know how to do it I'm gonna keep hammering, Thank you GOD ALMIGHTY AND TO HIS SON JESUS CHRIST 🙏🏾💪🏾
Hi sir Andrew and sir Andy. Thank you so much for your instructional video. It help us as a technician for future endeavors. Hope to see more videos of yours most especially gm mechanical issues. Thanks a lot and more power to you...
I just purchased the U-joints from yall. Besides the vise. Is it possible to list the size of the sockets used to tap out and tap in the universal joints?
Well, I Cosme here needing to maybe replace my u joint, but after seeing the struggle. Maybe I really don’t need too after all. I had a rough time removing the old transfer case seal and installing the new one. Sheesh took me too days and felt like the struggle I had was shown in this video... but if I end up doing it, I’ll use this video as a guide, thanks
My 2006 Mazda BT 50 driveshaft has a carrier bearing in the centre, which makes it very long. I will be replacing the U joints by myself. One good thing it has no rust.
Correct me if I’m wrong but the universal joints that have the clips on the inside must have the bearing caps push from the inside out, they cannot be driven in with the press or hammer or they will damage the bores??
Something I forgot to do when I did mine (2003 Trailblazer) was to install the inside lock ring on the U joint caps that get bolted into the rear end yoke. I had my driveshaft come lose because a cap came off while driving on the highway. Not A good thing to forget.
I accidentally put the driveshaft backwards on my 2012 4wd Tahoe put yoke in the wrong side but honestly it looks identical on Both sides of the driveshaft will that be an issue or is that fine because it looks identical on both sides?
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I don’t get the squeak on my 2007 Tahoe. I hear a click/knock from the rear when slowing down. It slows down as I slow down. Don’t hear it during acceleration. I’ve had rear calipers clacking before on a different car…kinda sounds like that. Think it’s a u-joint?
Take a screw driver and tap the snap ring to get it to move. Or take socket that fits the size of the cap on u joint and smack the clip to loosen up. This video hurt to watch.
OMG!!! How long were those things in there? Was this a salvage from the sea? I'm 54 & if I ever let one of my rides get to that point please come save me from the brothel because the madame has taking me hostage! Great lesson gentlemen!
Question I just installed a transmission on my Yukon 2008 the transmission I bought used came off of a 2007 avalanche but the drive shaft from my Yukon seems a bit short if I try bolting it on it won’t spin on the transmission side when i unbolt it and push it in further into the transmission it spins any idea how I can fix this issue
Hello, do you grease the drive shaft splines? When I installed my drive shaft with new u-joints I get a clunk when I put it in reverse. Before I cleaned inside the splines and did not think of greasing inside.
Pounding on the driveshaft with a socket is a disaster waiting to happen, bent ears, closing the grooves for the clips, you are replacing the u joint, pound on it. And enough with the rust penetrant already.
Umm. No it's not. That's a GREAT way to do it. It fits the outer part of the cap which is where it's the strongest. That's the only thing that didnt drive me crazy about this video lol
I had to use cold spray to freeze the caps to get them out of my u joint, after the penetrating oil. Cold spray is safer then using a torch under a vehicle. I couldn't release my shaft from the differential, and I have an aluminum drive shaft, so I didn't want to pry on it.
Awesome video! Question, do u joints typically start leaking fluid when they’re real bad? Looks red to me, so I’m assuming it’s tranny fluid. Noticed a good amount of fluid on the bottom of my truck, didn’t know if that’s normal or if there is something else that is wrong?
Please DONT use a hammer and socket to beat the ears of the drive shaft, you will change the dimensions. Just use a $20 U joint press and you wont have issues later.
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i know im asking the wrong place but does any of you know a trick to get back into an instagram account..?
I was dumb lost the login password. I would love any tips you can give me!
I like how u still added the difficulties and didnt edit that part out thanks
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It is nice to see a real world tutorial where things don't go perfectly in each step! Thanks for the great video!!
I agree!
Thanks for this video. It was great to see how you worked through all the road blocks instead of skipping through them like others do. People want to see all you went through to get those u-joints out.
+David Rodriguez Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
Having a brief clip at the start to demonstrate the noise is a HUGE help. Great idea I wish all repair videos did that. Especially for difficult to describe noises that only happen while driving. This is the exact noise my Silverado is making. Great job guys.
+quattro004 Thank you! We are glad we could help.
Great point !
It is so refreshing to see a real world example of what a DIYer could experience. So often these videos only give you the perfect world which is completely unrealistic. I also liked the beginning of the video which provided the potential sound. I thought it was helpful to show what you are looking for when checking the u joints and how to hold it so you’re checking it properly. Would anti-seize in the snap ring groove be helpful for the next guy or yourself if you have to do them again? Also, do the snap rings come with the u-joints? That may have been a missed marketing opportunity for 1A AUTO. Thanks guys for making this video.
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Thanks!
Wow, this makes me feel skilled as hell after watching this, lol!!
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Great video!! Thanks for the valuable info!! Legend has it that if you apply a little heat with a torch, those rubber seals will melt away and give a much easier time removing the old u joint!
Thanks for showing all the struggles this thing gave you, at least I know I'm not the only one who is having a tough time with getting those rusted in caps out.
Makes me appreciate living in rust free Las Vegas Nevada. I replaced mine last week and they came right off with ease.
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I appreciate your videos soo much. I’ve watched them for insight on so many repairs and replacements. With that in mind, I hope these two gentlemen figured out how to replace U Joints correctly. This was kinda painful to watch 😂
I feel normal now that saw professionals struggle some. I thought it was only me when things always go sideways when I fix stuff. You make the best videos
Having the right tools is a must 👆🏾
The best video quality ever 😊and best information ever!!!
Thanks for the video. What this taught me is that I should just get a new driveshaft with the U-joints already installed in it.
WOW guys you show all the hard stuff! Which is the REAL World pain (ITA) of doing this job!
It's a u-joint guys, not a Steinway piano!, quit being so polite and correct for the cameras sake. Hoping you kids aren't on flat rate. Love the quality of the videos.
I like watching how others donthese jobs and ya got the job done! I've learned cleaning up all the rust first, either with a wire brush or wire wheel, then applying rust penitrent makes a big difference.
What can I say it's a hard life sometimes. I normally take a big hammer and beat the hell out of everything under there before I start. I don't know if it helps but it makes me feel better. Thanks for the video. You boy's are great.
About to change out both my rear diff and transfer case joints on my 05 Tahoe z71. Kinda nervous about screwing this up but this video helped out a ton! Appreciate videos like these!
Included diag steps and symptoms? I like your style, 1A Auto.
A Ball/U-Joint press would have been nice to have for this one!
After ten minutes in, I decided I’m just buying a new driveshaft and joints
Im thinking about just taking mine in somewhere. Maybe this is why some of the trucks went to an aluminum driveshaft. Lol!
After seeing this I’ll just pay the mechanic $110 save myself the hassle lol
Maybe these guys will take your advice
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@@AccessGranted95 not that they are weak it's just that GOD has anointed people for different jobs and if they wanna pay their money that's them, but now that I know how to do it I'm gonna keep hammering, Thank you GOD ALMIGHTY AND TO HIS SON JESUS CHRIST 🙏🏾💪🏾
That damn ball joint press would have worked the whole time
I love how you had help at the end lol
This is a great video on how not to change a u joint. Lol so many no nos done on here.
Hi sir Andrew and sir Andy. Thank you so much for your instructional video. It help us as a technician for future endeavors. Hope to see more videos of yours most especially gm mechanical issues. Thanks a lot and more power to you...
Great job. Thanks for not editing out where we curse and throw wrenches.
love your videos, always show and explain so well, thank you.
It's good to see Harry and Lloyd both ended up with decent jobs...
This was awesome guy's I really appreciate it. As one would say, knowing is half the battle.
Ball joint Press, excellent method for closing the ears on the driveshaft
I just purchased the U-joints from yall. Besides the vise. Is it possible to list the size of the sockets used to tap out and tap in the universal joints?
A Press would have saved you a lot of time. Very informative video thanks
Well, I Cosme here needing to maybe replace my u joint, but after seeing the struggle. Maybe I really don’t need too after all. I had a rough time removing the old transfer case seal and installing the new one. Sheesh took me too days and felt like the struggle I had was shown in this video... but if I end up doing it, I’ll use this video as a guide, thanks
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They have a much better composure of emotions than I have when things just keep going wrong
I love the painter's tape to cover the brand of wrench used.
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In GMC Sierra 2006 truck different u joint 2 the same and the front small do you now the u joint size or number
Thank you
My 2006 Mazda BT 50 driveshaft has a carrier bearing in the centre, which makes it very long. I will be replacing the U joints by myself. One good thing it has no rust.
This video is long a.f. but hey for a dummy like me .. keep up the great work... 1a is ok in my book
Correct me if I’m wrong but the universal joints that have the clips on the inside must have the bearing caps push from the inside out, they cannot be driven in with the press or hammer or they will damage the bores??
Does it matter which side the grease fitting is positioned on rear axle u joint. Is it ideal to be positioned to front or back?
What do you do if the alignment marking you needed to make cleaned off with penetrating oil…🤦🏽♂️
I have a 05 Silverado and never changed mine you think I should change mine?
Great video! What is the part numbers of two U-joints?
Something I forgot to do when I did mine (2003 Trailblazer) was to install the inside lock ring on the
U joint caps that get bolted into the rear end yoke. I had my driveshaft come
lose because a cap came off while driving on the highway. Not
A good thing to forget.
I accidentally put the driveshaft backwards on my 2012 4wd Tahoe put yoke in the wrong side but honestly it looks identical on Both sides of the driveshaft will that be an issue or is that fine because it looks identical on both sides?
Thanks for recording this.
Solid video guys. I think I'm going to try to tackle this after watching!
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Put anti-seize where the caps are going to be sitting that way next time won't be so dang hard to get off😁
Would a hard, loud clunk every time I accelerate be the cause of a u joint failing?
Are the front and rear joints same size or is the front different from rear
Perfect. Could not of done it nor explained it better my self.
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I don’t get the squeak on my 2007 Tahoe. I hear a click/knock from the rear when slowing down. It slows down as I slow down. Don’t hear it during acceleration. I’ve had rear calipers clacking before on a different car…kinda sounds like that. Think it’s a u-joint?
Awesome video, Chris! Liked and subscribed. And that's not easy for me to do!
When my drive shaft fell from rear end while driving 80 mph. I had transmission fluid pouring out. What would cause that to happen?
Great video. Thank you guys !!
Take a screw driver and tap the snap ring to get it to move. Or take socket that fits the size of the cap on u joint and smack the clip to loosen up. This video hurt to watch.
I am def not a mechanic. But, all i could think of during the snap ring portion was a small flat head screwdriver
hello, I'm trying to find a link the part. Can you guys provide that? thanks for your help.
I need your address so I can send you a couple flat head screw drivers. Geesh. Makes prying the snap rings out WAY easier when you use it as a wedge
Is it acceptable to use some heat on this being that the old joints needed replacement anyway?
OMG!!! How long were those things in there? Was this a salvage from the sea? I'm 54 & if I ever let one of my rides get to that point please come save me from the brothel because the madame has taking me hostage! Great lesson gentlemen!
Question I just installed a transmission on my Yukon 2008 the transmission I bought used came off of a 2007 avalanche but the drive shaft from my Yukon seems a bit short if I try bolting it on it won’t spin on the transmission side when i unbolt it and push it in further into the transmission it spins any idea how I can fix this issue
Can find u joints on th 1a auto site?
OK I changed my u joints on the back side. And I still gave that sound.
Hello, do you grease the drive shaft splines? When I installed my drive shaft with new u-joints I get a clunk when I put it in reverse. Before I cleaned inside the splines and did not think of greasing inside.
replying to year old post but i do believe that will help with clunk , im sure buy now u got it greased ?
Get some heat on those, and it would really help.
I put anti seize in the retainer clip grooves.
Man I wish I got 10 hours of labor for 2 U-joints! Heat, ball joint press, and a good 3lb sledge and your done in 2 hours or less.
Nice tutorial 👍
+DaddyTooBig Thanks for the feedback!
Are those serviceable parts worth investing into? Looking to swap my on my Silverado . Looking for some better longevity
Pounding on the driveshaft with a socket is a disaster waiting to happen, bent ears, closing the grooves for the clips, you are replacing the u joint, pound on it. And enough with the rust penetrant already.
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I know right?,watching this made me cring...never trust a clean shavin mechanic..lol
Umm. No it's not. That's a GREAT way to do it. It fits the outer part of the cap which is where it's the strongest. That's the only thing that didnt drive me crazy about this video lol
is this the same with a 08 gmc yukon xl
Would it be a somewhat similar procedure with an 04 Avalanche 1500?
Mine started to leak transmission fluid when I pulled the slip yoke. Is that normal?
If anyone is curious it is not as difficult as these dudes makes it look.
Depending on the circumstances. In this case the u joint was very rusty and seized inside the drive shaft.
I felt your pains in the rust belt!
I wonder if heating it up with a propane torch would help a little when taking them apart.
When did you grease the U Joints?
Great video. Thank you :)
+TVGLive Thank you for your feedback!
I am so glad I was having the shop do it but they did last 250,000 miles
My weekend project. Dealer wants an arm and a leg.
Have you guys ever change the universal by a chance
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Someone explain to the captioning AI the difference between vise and vice
Fiiiiinal a video that has problems like I have
I had to use cold spray to freeze the caps to get them out of my u joint, after the penetrating oil. Cold spray is safer then using a torch under a vehicle. I couldn't release my shaft from the differential, and I have an aluminum drive shaft, so I didn't want to pry on it.
+MarkDog Thanks for the feedback!
Thanks for this.
Why you keep using pick to clean out the side already out? Use the punch and knock tangs out of groove.
Awesome video! Question, do u joints typically start leaking fluid when they’re real bad? Looks red to me, so I’m assuming it’s tranny fluid. Noticed a good amount of fluid on the bottom of my truck, didn’t know if that’s normal or if there is something else that is wrong?
Mike. No fluids, just the grease liquefying from friction heat and seeping out. If your seeing tranny fluid you got a leak from the output shaft.
How many u joints on 02 GMC Yukon Denali
very good video
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Great video guys. Helped me out a lot. Thank you.
Very good thanks
Wonder if a arbor press would work
I have a 2005 chevy tahoe and makes a. Clunk noise on and off when in drive . could this be it
Yes because it could have slack in it. And when you stop and start it slames (clunks) in place.
I have a 02 Tahoe only clunks in reverse no other symptoms. Could this be it?
I mean when shifting into reverse
@@jessemcdaniel9689 is that slack normal? How do you get rid of it?
@@ouch26 replace your u joints usually does it.
What if I put it in slightly wrong?
Please DONT use a hammer and socket to beat the ears of the drive shaft, you will change the dimensions. Just use a $20 U joint press and you wont have issues later.
If I'm just replacing the slip yoke do I have to replace the U-joint too?
SpadeVisuals no but it will save you from doing it in the future
for like $10-$20 bucks, why not
"Well folks If you have a stubborn snap ring like this one it might be time to bring out the big boy tools.." (brings out plasma cutter)
I dont have a car lift can I do this while my car is on the ground? Or should I Jack up a side or???
Joshua Bottoms can do it underneath or jack a side up but it will be no fun to do on the ground