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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.
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 😂
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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!
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.
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...
@@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 🙏🏾💪🏾
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.
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
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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.
Yeah. Way too much time removing the u-joints. I use either a 4 1/2” or 6” grinder with a cutting wheel to CAREFULLY cut the old u-joints out. Then disassembly takes a few minutes. For the whole shaft.
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??
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?
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.
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!
wow!!! how unusual! A real world video for those of us that do not have specialty tools and who live in cold country where rust is a huge issue with virtually any drive or suspension work. Do it all the time? Making yourself a pneumatic press is imperative on a bench with an adjustable drive shaft yoke for length and height at the opposing end. Or? you pull your hair out and praise God a lot! Buy the way.. locking the shaft in the vice and using 2 rather pointed flat head screw drivers in tandem will take out the retainer clips post haste -once they are started.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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
339k people watched what not to do… although it is helpful for many to see the difficulties they might experience along the way, I can’t help but feel bad for whoever’s Suburban that is.
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.
You would think that because they're showing this on TV and ita a shop, that they would have had a machine press to just press that U-joint out instead of hitting it with a sledgehammer
Gm has special plastic inside the driveshaft that keep the joints from falling out. No wonder it was so hard to take out the caps cause they didn’t melt them
External clips. No plastic. Internal clips have the plastic. Still, these guys didn't inspire confidence in their abilities. Normally they are pretty decent.
Phelps Definitely wouldn't want these guys working on my ride, LOL the guy with the punch had that last cap bound up from repeatedly hitting the cap on one side, he wasn't even paying attention to what was going on 😆 one hit on the opposite side of cap would have released the cap. I guess if you work for a shop, time is no concern at 150 plus an hour and parts can a good thing for the bottom line 😆
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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.
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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.
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Great point !
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 😂
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.
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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The best video quality ever 😊and best information ever!!!
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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Wow, this makes me feel skilled as hell after watching this, lol!!
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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.
Having the right tools is a must 👆🏾
This was awesome guy's I really appreciate it. As one would say, knowing is half the battle.
That damn ball joint press would have worked the whole time
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
WOW guys you show all the hard stuff! Which is the REAL World pain (ITA) of doing this job!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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...
love your videos, always show and explain so well, thank you.
This is a great video on how not to change a u joint. Lol so many no nos done on here.
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 🙏🏾💪🏾
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
They have a much better composure of emotions than I have when things just keep going wrong
This video is long a.f. but hey for a dummy like me .. keep up the great work... 1a is ok in my book
Thanks!
Great job. Thanks for not editing out where we curse and throw wrenches.
It's good to see Harry and Lloyd both ended up with decent jobs...
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
A Press would have saved you a lot of time. Very informative video thanks
Ball joint Press, excellent method for closing the ears on the driveshaft
Awesome video, Chris! Liked and subscribed. And that's not easy for me to do!
Get some heat on those, and it would really help.
Solid video guys. I think I'm going to try to tackle this after watching!
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OK I changed my u joints on the back side. And I still gave that sound.
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
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Thanks for recording this.
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.
Perfect example of 10 minute job turned into a 2 hour job
Yeah. Way too much time removing the u-joints. I use either a 4 1/2” or 6” grinder with a cutting wheel to CAREFULLY cut the old u-joints out. Then disassembly takes a few minutes. For the whole shaft.
I have a 05 Silverado and never changed mine you think I should change mine?
Perfect. Could not of done it nor explained it better my self.
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Great video! What is the part numbers of two U-joints?
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 love the painter's tape to cover the brand of wrench used.
My weekend project. Dealer wants an arm and a leg.
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
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??
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?
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.
Fiiiiinal a video that has problems like I have
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!
Put anti-seize where the caps are going to be sitting that way next time won't be so dang hard to get off😁
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?
wow!!! how unusual! A real world video for those of us that do not have specialty tools and who live in cold country where rust is a huge issue with virtually any drive or suspension work. Do it all the time? Making yourself a pneumatic press is imperative on a bench with an adjustable drive shaft yoke for length and height at the opposing end. Or? you pull your hair out and praise God a lot! Buy the way.. locking the shaft in the vice and using 2 rather pointed flat head screw drivers in tandem will take out the retainer clips post haste -once they are started.
Great video. Thank you guys !!
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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
Great video. Thank you :)
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Are those serviceable parts worth investing into? Looking to swap my on my Silverado . Looking for some better longevity
I am so glad I was having the shop do it but they did last 250,000 miles
I felt your pains in the rust belt!
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?
Are the front and rear joints same size or is the front different from rear
Nice tutorial 👍
+DaddyTooBig Thanks for the feedback!
Would a hard, loud clunk every time I accelerate be the cause of a u joint failing?
When my drive shaft fell from rear end while driving 80 mph. I had transmission fluid pouring out. What would cause that to happen?
"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)
Thanks for this.
If you used pb blaster wouldn’t have been stuck here like this guy fyi
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 ?
Is it acceptable to use some heat on this being that the old joints needed replacement anyway?
Great video guys. Helped me out a lot. Thank you.
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.
very good video
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I put anti seize in the retainer clip grooves.
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.
Awesome video
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This works also great for Rwd 07-13 Silverados lol
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
Very good thanks
hello, I'm trying to find a link the part. Can you guys provide that? thanks for your help.
339k people watched what not to do… although it is helpful for many to see the difficulties they might experience along the way, I can’t help but feel bad for whoever’s Suburban that is.
I wonder if heating it up with a propane torch would help a little when taking them apart.
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!
Hello my friend
Why not use the special tools?
You would think that because they're showing this on TV and ita a shop, that they would have had a machine press to just press that U-joint out instead of hitting it with a sledgehammer
Pro tip you have a vice use a socket and press the caps out the the vice
Torch and wire wheel baby let’s go
I only did the rear u joints. Front is good.
I like how they skip the parts where they’re heating it up
Would it be a somewhat similar procedure with an 04 Avalanche 1500?
This happens when you tell the office boys to make a tutorial about something instead of real mechanics.
Gm has special plastic inside the driveshaft that keep the joints from falling out. No wonder it was so hard to take out the caps cause they didn’t melt them
External clips. No plastic. Internal clips have the plastic. Still, these guys didn't inspire confidence in their abilities. Normally they are pretty decent.
Phelps
Definitely wouldn't want these guys working on my ride, LOL the guy with the punch had that last cap bound up from repeatedly hitting the cap on one side, he wasn't even paying attention to what was going on 😆 one hit on the opposite side of cap would have released the cap. I guess if you work for a shop, time is no concern at 150 plus an hour and parts can a good thing for the bottom line 😆
Air chisel with hammer tip way faster and less destructive I would think and safer easier to control