Watch as I repurpose discarded metal, machine precise yoke arms on the lathe, drill cross-pin holes, mill the socket throats, and assemble a heavy-duty U-joint right at my workbench. 👍 …

Jan 8, 2024 · Drive Shaft u-joints are made up of a steel body, cast or forged, into a cross shape with bearing caps at each end of the cross’s “legs” that are supported by fine needle bearings. …

On this page we show you how to replace u joints at home with normal tools and without needing a special u joint removal tool. The first thing you'll need to do is evaluate the drive shaft you …

Double U-Joint drive shafts are used for relatively small offset applications. These wood U-Joints aren't really intended for high speed or high-torque applications. At relatively slow speeds and …

Aug 28, 2024 · Replacing universal joints refers to changing the couplings at either end of the drive shaft, which are an integral component of the suspension system of a vehicle. This …

Aug 22, 2025 · For many drivers, learning how to replace a U-joint isn’t that complicated, except for one part: using a ball joint removal tool to push it out. Let us assure you, it’s not that hard to …

Apr 11, 2025 · Test a U-joint by grabbing and twisting the driveshaft. If it twists more than a couple of degrees, it could be failing. Push the shaft (near each joint) back and forth on both …

Replacing a universal joint is within the means of most home mechanics. The most likely show stopper for most is the lack of specialized tools. What many may not know is that you can …

Replacing U joints can seem daunting, especially if you’re new to vehicle maintenance. By breaking down the process into manageable steps, you’ll be able to tackle this task with …

Mar 16, 2023 · The instructions below show how to remove and install different types of Belden universal joints: Pin & Block Universal joints and u joints that require the peening of the small …