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U joints again.
Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I
found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? Thanks, Greg |
Re: U joints again.
The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in the
joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the caps on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em to fit. If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so go ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home then on the side of the road. Carl "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.googlegro ups.com... > Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings > were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There > are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about > 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > Thanks, > > Greg > |
Re: U joints again.
The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in the
joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the caps on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em to fit. If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so go ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home then on the side of the road. Carl "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.googlegro ups.com... > Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings > were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There > are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about > 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > Thanks, > > Greg > |
Re: U joints again.
The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in the
joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the caps on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em to fit. If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so go ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home then on the side of the road. Carl "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.googlegro ups.com... > Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings > were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There > are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about > 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > Thanks, > > Greg > |
Re: U joints again.
The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in the
joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the caps on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em to fit. If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so go ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home then on the side of the road. Carl "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.googlegro ups.com... > Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings > were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There > are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about > 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > Thanks, > > Greg > |
Re: U joints again.
On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in the > joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the caps > on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em to fit. > If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so go > ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home then on > the side of the road. > > Carl > > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.googlegro ups.com... > > > > > Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > > found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > > laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings > > were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There > > are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > > yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about > > 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > > Thanks, > > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. Greg |
Re: U joints again.
On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in the > joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the caps > on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em to fit. > If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so go > ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home then on > the side of the road. > > Carl > > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.googlegro ups.com... > > > > > Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > > found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > > laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings > > were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There > > are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > > yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about > > 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > > Thanks, > > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. Greg |
Re: U joints again.
On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in the > joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the caps > on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em to fit. > If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so go > ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home then on > the side of the road. > > Carl > > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.googlegro ups.com... > > > > > Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > > found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > > laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings > > were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There > > are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > > yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about > > 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > > Thanks, > > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. Greg |
Re: U joints again.
On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in the > joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the caps > on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em to fit. > If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so go > ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home then on > the side of the road. > > Carl > > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.googlegro ups.com... > > > > > Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > > found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > > laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings > > were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There > > are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > > yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about > > 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > > Thanks, > > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. Greg |
Re: U joints again.
Pack it with enough grease to take out that 1/16" gap and put it back on.
The cross piece will center itself within that 1/16" difference so long as the caps are tight against the stops. Carl Carl "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message news:1170464917.100649.262010@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com... > On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: >> The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in >> the >> joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the caps >> on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em to >> fit. >> If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so go >> ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home then >> on >> the side of the road. >> >> Carl >> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message >> >> news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.googlegro ups.com... >> >> >> >> > Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I >> > found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move >> > laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings >> > were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There >> > are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the >> > yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about >> > 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? >> >> > Thanks, >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them > so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. > If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. > Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the > other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps > and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to > drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center > it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. > > Greg > |
Re: U joints again.
Pack it with enough grease to take out that 1/16" gap and put it back on.
The cross piece will center itself within that 1/16" difference so long as the caps are tight against the stops. Carl Carl "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message news:1170464917.100649.262010@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com... > On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: >> The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in >> the >> joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the caps >> on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em to >> fit. >> If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so go >> ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home then >> on >> the side of the road. >> >> Carl >> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message >> >> news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.googlegro ups.com... >> >> >> >> > Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I >> > found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move >> > laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings >> > were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There >> > are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the >> > yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about >> > 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? >> >> > Thanks, >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them > so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. > If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. > Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the > other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps > and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to > drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center > it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. > > Greg > |
Re: U joints again.
Pack it with enough grease to take out that 1/16" gap and put it back on.
The cross piece will center itself within that 1/16" difference so long as the caps are tight against the stops. Carl Carl "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message news:1170464917.100649.262010@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com... > On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: >> The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in >> the >> joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the caps >> on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em to >> fit. >> If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so go >> ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home then >> on >> the side of the road. >> >> Carl >> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message >> >> news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.googlegro ups.com... >> >> >> >> > Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I >> > found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move >> > laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings >> > were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There >> > are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the >> > yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about >> > 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? >> >> > Thanks, >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them > so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. > If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. > Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the > other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps > and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to > drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center > it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. > > Greg > |
Re: U joints again.
Pack it with enough grease to take out that 1/16" gap and put it back on.
The cross piece will center itself within that 1/16" difference so long as the caps are tight against the stops. Carl Carl "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message news:1170464917.100649.262010@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com... > On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: >> The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in >> the >> joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the caps >> on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em to >> fit. >> If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so go >> ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home then >> on >> the side of the road. >> >> Carl >> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message >> >> news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.googlegro ups.com... >> >> >> >> > Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I >> > found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move >> > laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings >> > were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There >> > are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the >> > yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about >> > 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? >> >> > Thanks, >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them > so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. > If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. > Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the > other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps > and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to > drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center > it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. > > Greg > |
Re: U joints again.
On Feb 2, 7:23 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Pack it with enough grease to take out that 1/16" gap and put it back on. > The cross piece will center itself within that 1/16" difference so long as > the caps are tight against the stops. > > Carl > > Carl"jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > news:1170464917.100649.262010@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com... > > > > > On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: > >> The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in > >> the > >> joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the caps > >> on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em to > >> fit. > >> If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so go > >> ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home then > >> on > >> the side of the road. > > >> Carl > > >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > >>news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.googleg roups.com... > > >> > Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > >> > found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > >> > laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings > >> > were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There > >> > are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > >> > yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about > >> > 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > >> > Thanks, > > >> > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > >> - Show quoted text - > > > Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them > > so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. > > If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. > > Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the > > other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps > > and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to > > drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center > > it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. > > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - Thank you so much, I'm on it!! Greg |
Re: U joints again.
On Feb 2, 7:23 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Pack it with enough grease to take out that 1/16" gap and put it back on. > The cross piece will center itself within that 1/16" difference so long as > the caps are tight against the stops. > > Carl > > Carl"jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > news:1170464917.100649.262010@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com... > > > > > On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: > >> The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in > >> the > >> joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the caps > >> on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em to > >> fit. > >> If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so go > >> ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home then > >> on > >> the side of the road. > > >> Carl > > >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > >>news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.googleg roups.com... > > >> > Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > >> > found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > >> > laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings > >> > were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There > >> > are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > >> > yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about > >> > 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > >> > Thanks, > > >> > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > >> - Show quoted text - > > > Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them > > so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. > > If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. > > Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the > > other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps > > and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to > > drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center > > it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. > > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - Thank you so much, I'm on it!! Greg |
Re: U joints again.
On Feb 2, 7:23 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Pack it with enough grease to take out that 1/16" gap and put it back on. > The cross piece will center itself within that 1/16" difference so long as > the caps are tight against the stops. > > Carl > > Carl"jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > news:1170464917.100649.262010@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com... > > > > > On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: > >> The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in > >> the > >> joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the caps > >> on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em to > >> fit. > >> If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so go > >> ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home then > >> on > >> the side of the road. > > >> Carl > > >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > >>news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.googleg roups.com... > > >> > Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > >> > found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > >> > laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings > >> > were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There > >> > are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > >> > yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about > >> > 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > >> > Thanks, > > >> > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > >> - Show quoted text - > > > Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them > > so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. > > If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. > > Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the > > other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps > > and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to > > drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center > > it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. > > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - Thank you so much, I'm on it!! Greg |
Re: U joints again.
On Feb 2, 7:23 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Pack it with enough grease to take out that 1/16" gap and put it back on. > The cross piece will center itself within that 1/16" difference so long as > the caps are tight against the stops. > > Carl > > Carl"jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > news:1170464917.100649.262010@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com... > > > > > On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: > >> The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in > >> the > >> joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the caps > >> on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em to > >> fit. > >> If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so go > >> ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home then > >> on > >> the side of the road. > > >> Carl > > >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > >>news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.googleg roups.com... > > >> > Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > >> > found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > >> > laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings > >> > were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There > >> > are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > >> > yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about > >> > 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > >> > Thanks, > > >> > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > >> - Show quoted text - > > > Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them > > so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. > > If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. > > Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the > > other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps > > and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to > > drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center > > it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. > > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - Thank you so much, I'm on it!! Greg |
Re: U joints again.
If the joint is not snug in the yoke, it is likely that the U joint was
physically blown out sometime in the past. Not unsual on the short shaft in a CJ/YJ/TJ. And it will cause vibration and premature joint failure. Proper fix is to replace the yoke. $50 plus installation charges. I know other Jeepers who have VERY CAREFULLY tapped the tabs on the yoke in to tighten the joint back up. Not really reccomended but it sometimes works. Your yoke has the straps to hold the U-joint rather than U bolts, replace the straps when you replace the joint. The straps stretch with age or abuse, no longer hold the joint properly. $5 a pair. jerryg wrote: > Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings > were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There > are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about > 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > Thanks, > > Greg > |
Re: U joints again.
If the joint is not snug in the yoke, it is likely that the U joint was
physically blown out sometime in the past. Not unsual on the short shaft in a CJ/YJ/TJ. And it will cause vibration and premature joint failure. Proper fix is to replace the yoke. $50 plus installation charges. I know other Jeepers who have VERY CAREFULLY tapped the tabs on the yoke in to tighten the joint back up. Not really reccomended but it sometimes works. Your yoke has the straps to hold the U-joint rather than U bolts, replace the straps when you replace the joint. The straps stretch with age or abuse, no longer hold the joint properly. $5 a pair. jerryg wrote: > Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings > were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There > are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about > 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > Thanks, > > Greg > |
Re: U joints again.
If the joint is not snug in the yoke, it is likely that the U joint was
physically blown out sometime in the past. Not unsual on the short shaft in a CJ/YJ/TJ. And it will cause vibration and premature joint failure. Proper fix is to replace the yoke. $50 plus installation charges. I know other Jeepers who have VERY CAREFULLY tapped the tabs on the yoke in to tighten the joint back up. Not really reccomended but it sometimes works. Your yoke has the straps to hold the U-joint rather than U bolts, replace the straps when you replace the joint. The straps stretch with age or abuse, no longer hold the joint properly. $5 a pair. jerryg wrote: > Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings > were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There > are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about > 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > Thanks, > > Greg > |
Re: U joints again.
If the joint is not snug in the yoke, it is likely that the U joint was
physically blown out sometime in the past. Not unsual on the short shaft in a CJ/YJ/TJ. And it will cause vibration and premature joint failure. Proper fix is to replace the yoke. $50 plus installation charges. I know other Jeepers who have VERY CAREFULLY tapped the tabs on the yoke in to tighten the joint back up. Not really reccomended but it sometimes works. Your yoke has the straps to hold the U-joint rather than U bolts, replace the straps when you replace the joint. The straps stretch with age or abuse, no longer hold the joint properly. $5 a pair. jerryg wrote: > Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings > were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There > are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about > 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > Thanks, > > Greg > |
Re: U joints again.
No. As soon as the grease oozes out, it will let the driveshaft run off
center, causes vibrations and premature joint failure. Carl S wrote: > Pack it with enough grease to take out that 1/16" gap and put it back on. > The cross piece will center itself within that 1/16" difference so long as > the caps are tight against the stops. > > Carl > > Carl > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message > news:1170464917.100649.262010@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com... > >>On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: >> >>>The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in >>>the >>>joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the caps >>>on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em to >>>fit. >>>If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so go >>>ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home then >>>on >>>the side of the road. >>> >>>Carl >>> >>>"jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message >>> >>>news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.google groups.com... >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I >>>>found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move >>>>laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings >>>>were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There >>>>are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the >>>>yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about >>>>1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? >>> >>>>Thanks, >>> >>>>Greg- Hide quoted text - >>> >>>- Show quoted text - >> >>Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them >>so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. >>If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. >>Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the >>other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps >>and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to >>drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center >>it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. >> >>Greg >> > > > |
Re: U joints again.
No. As soon as the grease oozes out, it will let the driveshaft run off
center, causes vibrations and premature joint failure. Carl S wrote: > Pack it with enough grease to take out that 1/16" gap and put it back on. > The cross piece will center itself within that 1/16" difference so long as > the caps are tight against the stops. > > Carl > > Carl > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message > news:1170464917.100649.262010@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com... > >>On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: >> >>>The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in >>>the >>>joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the caps >>>on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em to >>>fit. >>>If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so go >>>ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home then >>>on >>>the side of the road. >>> >>>Carl >>> >>>"jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message >>> >>>news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.google groups.com... >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I >>>>found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move >>>>laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings >>>>were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There >>>>are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the >>>>yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about >>>>1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? >>> >>>>Thanks, >>> >>>>Greg- Hide quoted text - >>> >>>- Show quoted text - >> >>Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them >>so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. >>If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. >>Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the >>other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps >>and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to >>drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center >>it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. >> >>Greg >> > > > |
Re: U joints again.
No. As soon as the grease oozes out, it will let the driveshaft run off
center, causes vibrations and premature joint failure. Carl S wrote: > Pack it with enough grease to take out that 1/16" gap and put it back on. > The cross piece will center itself within that 1/16" difference so long as > the caps are tight against the stops. > > Carl > > Carl > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message > news:1170464917.100649.262010@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com... > >>On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: >> >>>The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in >>>the >>>joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the caps >>>on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em to >>>fit. >>>If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so go >>>ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home then >>>on >>>the side of the road. >>> >>>Carl >>> >>>"jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message >>> >>>news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.google groups.com... >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I >>>>found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move >>>>laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings >>>>were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There >>>>are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the >>>>yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about >>>>1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? >>> >>>>Thanks, >>> >>>>Greg- Hide quoted text - >>> >>>- Show quoted text - >> >>Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them >>so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. >>If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. >>Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the >>other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps >>and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to >>drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center >>it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. >> >>Greg >> > > > |
Re: U joints again.
No. As soon as the grease oozes out, it will let the driveshaft run off
center, causes vibrations and premature joint failure. Carl S wrote: > Pack it with enough grease to take out that 1/16" gap and put it back on. > The cross piece will center itself within that 1/16" difference so long as > the caps are tight against the stops. > > Carl > > Carl > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message > news:1170464917.100649.262010@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com... > >>On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: >> >>>The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in >>>the >>>joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the caps >>>on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em to >>>fit. >>>If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so go >>>ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home then >>>on >>>the side of the road. >>> >>>Carl >>> >>>"jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message >>> >>>news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.google groups.com... >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I >>>>found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move >>>>laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings >>>>were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There >>>>are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the >>>>yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about >>>>1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? >>> >>>>Thanks, >>> >>>>Greg- Hide quoted text - >>> >>>- Show quoted text - >> >>Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them >>so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. >>If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. >>Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the >>other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps >>and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to >>drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center >>it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. >> >>Greg >> > > > |
Re: U joints again.
Convert it to a U-bolt like the Real Jeeps:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/axle/aub.html God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0 mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.googlegro ups.com... > Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings > were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There > are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about > 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > Thanks, > > Greg > |
Re: U joints again.
Convert it to a U-bolt like the Real Jeeps:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/axle/aub.html God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0 mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.googlegro ups.com... > Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings > were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There > are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about > 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > Thanks, > > Greg > |
Re: U joints again.
Convert it to a U-bolt like the Real Jeeps:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/axle/aub.html God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0 mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.googlegro ups.com... > Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings > were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There > are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about > 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > Thanks, > > Greg > |
Re: U joints again.
Convert it to a U-bolt like the Real Jeeps:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/axle/aub.html God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0 mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.googlegro ups.com... > Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings > were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There > are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about > 1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > Thanks, > > Greg > |
Re: U joints again.
On Feb 2, 7:49 pm, RoyJ <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote:
> No. As soon as the grease oozes out, it will let the driveshaft run off > center, causes vibrations and premature joint failure. > > > > Carl S wrote: > > Pack it with enough grease to take out that 1/16" gap and put it back on. > > The cross piece will center itself within that 1/16" difference so long as > > the caps are tight against the stops. > > > Carl > > > Carl > > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > >news:1170464917.100649.262010@a34g2000cwb.googleg roups.com... > > >>On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: > > >>>The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in > >>>the > >>>joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the caps > >>>on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em to > >>>fit. > >>>If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so go > >>>ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home then > >>>on > >>>the side of the road. > > >>>Carl > > >>>"jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > >>>news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.google groups.com... > > >>>>Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > >>>>found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > >>>>laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings > >>>>were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There > >>>>are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > >>>>yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about > >>>>1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > >>>>Thanks, > > >>>>Greg- Hide quoted text - > > >>>- Show quoted text - > > >>Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them > >>so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. > >>If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. > >>Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the > >>other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps > >>and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to > >>drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center > >>it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. > > >>Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - Yea I've decided to just have it replaced. Greg |
Re: U joints again.
On Feb 2, 7:49 pm, RoyJ <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote:
> No. As soon as the grease oozes out, it will let the driveshaft run off > center, causes vibrations and premature joint failure. > > > > Carl S wrote: > > Pack it with enough grease to take out that 1/16" gap and put it back on. > > The cross piece will center itself within that 1/16" difference so long as > > the caps are tight against the stops. > > > Carl > > > Carl > > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > >news:1170464917.100649.262010@a34g2000cwb.googleg roups.com... > > >>On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: > > >>>The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in > >>>the > >>>joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the caps > >>>on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em to > >>>fit. > >>>If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so go > >>>ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home then > >>>on > >>>the side of the road. > > >>>Carl > > >>>"jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > >>>news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.google groups.com... > > >>>>Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > >>>>found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > >>>>laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings > >>>>were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There > >>>>are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > >>>>yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about > >>>>1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > >>>>Thanks, > > >>>>Greg- Hide quoted text - > > >>>- Show quoted text - > > >>Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them > >>so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. > >>If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. > >>Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the > >>other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps > >>and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to > >>drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center > >>it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. > > >>Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - Yea I've decided to just have it replaced. Greg |
Re: U joints again.
On Feb 2, 7:49 pm, RoyJ <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote:
> No. As soon as the grease oozes out, it will let the driveshaft run off > center, causes vibrations and premature joint failure. > > > > Carl S wrote: > > Pack it with enough grease to take out that 1/16" gap and put it back on. > > The cross piece will center itself within that 1/16" difference so long as > > the caps are tight against the stops. > > > Carl > > > Carl > > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > >news:1170464917.100649.262010@a34g2000cwb.googleg roups.com... > > >>On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: > > >>>The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in > >>>the > >>>joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the caps > >>>on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em to > >>>fit. > >>>If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so go > >>>ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home then > >>>on > >>>the side of the road. > > >>>Carl > > >>>"jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > >>>news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.google groups.com... > > >>>>Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > >>>>found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > >>>>laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings > >>>>were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There > >>>>are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > >>>>yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about > >>>>1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > >>>>Thanks, > > >>>>Greg- Hide quoted text - > > >>>- Show quoted text - > > >>Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them > >>so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. > >>If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. > >>Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the > >>other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps > >>and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to > >>drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center > >>it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. > > >>Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - Yea I've decided to just have it replaced. Greg |
Re: U joints again.
On Feb 2, 7:49 pm, RoyJ <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote:
> No. As soon as the grease oozes out, it will let the driveshaft run off > center, causes vibrations and premature joint failure. > > > > Carl S wrote: > > Pack it with enough grease to take out that 1/16" gap and put it back on. > > The cross piece will center itself within that 1/16" difference so long as > > the caps are tight against the stops. > > > Carl > > > Carl > > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > >news:1170464917.100649.262010@a34g2000cwb.googleg roups.com... > > >>On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: > > >>>The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in > >>>the > >>>joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the caps > >>>on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em to > >>>fit. > >>>If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so go > >>>ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home then > >>>on > >>>the side of the road. > > >>>Carl > > >>>"jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > >>>news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.google groups.com... > > >>>>Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > >>>>found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > >>>>laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. Bearings > >>>>were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. There > >>>>are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > >>>>yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is about > >>>>1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > >>>>Thanks, > > >>>>Greg- Hide quoted text - > > >>>- Show quoted text - > > >>Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them > >>so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. > >>If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. > >>Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the > >>other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps > >>and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to > >>drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center > >>it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. > > >>Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - Yea I've decided to just have it replaced. Greg |
Re: U joints again.
Greg,
Your best bet is a new joint. If the new one doesn't fit tight, you'll need a new yoke (PITA). The re-packed joint will work fine for a week or so untill you get new ones. Be sure to replace the upper and lower at the same time. Carl "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message news:1170467780.710082.12710@h3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com... > On Feb 2, 7:49 pm, RoyJ <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote: >> No. As soon as the grease oozes out, it will let the driveshaft run off >> center, causes vibrations and premature joint failure. >> >> >> >> Carl S wrote: >> > Pack it with enough grease to take out that 1/16" gap and put it back >> > on. >> > The cross piece will center itself within that 1/16" difference so long >> > as >> > the caps are tight against the stops. >> >> > Carl >> >> > Carl >> > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message >> >news:1170464917.100649.262010@a34g2000cwb.googleg roups.com... >> >> >>On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: >> >> >>>The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in >> >>>the >> >>>joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the >> >>>caps >> >>>on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em >> >>>to >> >>>fit. >> >>>If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so >> >>>go >> >>>ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home >> >>>then >> >>>on >> >>>the side of the road. >> >> >>>Carl >> >> >>>"jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message >> >> >>>news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.google groups.com... >> >> >>>>Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I >> >>>>found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move >> >>>>laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. >> >>>>Bearings >> >>>>were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. >> >>>>There >> >>>>are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the >> >>>>yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is >> >>>>about >> >>>>1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? >> >> >>>>Thanks, >> >> >>>>Greg- Hide quoted text - >> >> >>>- Show quoted text - >> >> >>Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them >> >>so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. >> >>If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. >> >>Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the >> >>other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps >> >>and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to >> >>drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center >> >>it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. >> >> >>Greg- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > Yea I've decided to just have it replaced. > > Greg > |
Re: U joints again.
Greg,
Your best bet is a new joint. If the new one doesn't fit tight, you'll need a new yoke (PITA). The re-packed joint will work fine for a week or so untill you get new ones. Be sure to replace the upper and lower at the same time. Carl "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message news:1170467780.710082.12710@h3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com... > On Feb 2, 7:49 pm, RoyJ <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote: >> No. As soon as the grease oozes out, it will let the driveshaft run off >> center, causes vibrations and premature joint failure. >> >> >> >> Carl S wrote: >> > Pack it with enough grease to take out that 1/16" gap and put it back >> > on. >> > The cross piece will center itself within that 1/16" difference so long >> > as >> > the caps are tight against the stops. >> >> > Carl >> >> > Carl >> > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message >> >news:1170464917.100649.262010@a34g2000cwb.googleg roups.com... >> >> >>On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: >> >> >>>The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in >> >>>the >> >>>joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the >> >>>caps >> >>>on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em >> >>>to >> >>>fit. >> >>>If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so >> >>>go >> >>>ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home >> >>>then >> >>>on >> >>>the side of the road. >> >> >>>Carl >> >> >>>"jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message >> >> >>>news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.google groups.com... >> >> >>>>Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I >> >>>>found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move >> >>>>laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. >> >>>>Bearings >> >>>>were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. >> >>>>There >> >>>>are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the >> >>>>yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is >> >>>>about >> >>>>1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? >> >> >>>>Thanks, >> >> >>>>Greg- Hide quoted text - >> >> >>>- Show quoted text - >> >> >>Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them >> >>so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. >> >>If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. >> >>Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the >> >>other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps >> >>and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to >> >>drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center >> >>it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. >> >> >>Greg- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > Yea I've decided to just have it replaced. > > Greg > |
Re: U joints again.
Greg,
Your best bet is a new joint. If the new one doesn't fit tight, you'll need a new yoke (PITA). The re-packed joint will work fine for a week or so untill you get new ones. Be sure to replace the upper and lower at the same time. Carl "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message news:1170467780.710082.12710@h3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com... > On Feb 2, 7:49 pm, RoyJ <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote: >> No. As soon as the grease oozes out, it will let the driveshaft run off >> center, causes vibrations and premature joint failure. >> >> >> >> Carl S wrote: >> > Pack it with enough grease to take out that 1/16" gap and put it back >> > on. >> > The cross piece will center itself within that 1/16" difference so long >> > as >> > the caps are tight against the stops. >> >> > Carl >> >> > Carl >> > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message >> >news:1170464917.100649.262010@a34g2000cwb.googleg roups.com... >> >> >>On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: >> >> >>>The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in >> >>>the >> >>>joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the >> >>>caps >> >>>on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em >> >>>to >> >>>fit. >> >>>If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so >> >>>go >> >>>ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home >> >>>then >> >>>on >> >>>the side of the road. >> >> >>>Carl >> >> >>>"jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message >> >> >>>news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.google groups.com... >> >> >>>>Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I >> >>>>found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move >> >>>>laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. >> >>>>Bearings >> >>>>were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. >> >>>>There >> >>>>are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the >> >>>>yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is >> >>>>about >> >>>>1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? >> >> >>>>Thanks, >> >> >>>>Greg- Hide quoted text - >> >> >>>- Show quoted text - >> >> >>Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them >> >>so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. >> >>If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. >> >>Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the >> >>other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps >> >>and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to >> >>drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center >> >>it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. >> >> >>Greg- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > Yea I've decided to just have it replaced. > > Greg > |
Re: U joints again.
Greg,
Your best bet is a new joint. If the new one doesn't fit tight, you'll need a new yoke (PITA). The re-packed joint will work fine for a week or so untill you get new ones. Be sure to replace the upper and lower at the same time. Carl "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message news:1170467780.710082.12710@h3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com... > On Feb 2, 7:49 pm, RoyJ <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote: >> No. As soon as the grease oozes out, it will let the driveshaft run off >> center, causes vibrations and premature joint failure. >> >> >> >> Carl S wrote: >> > Pack it with enough grease to take out that 1/16" gap and put it back >> > on. >> > The cross piece will center itself within that 1/16" difference so long >> > as >> > the caps are tight against the stops. >> >> > Carl >> >> > Carl >> > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message >> >news:1170464917.100649.262010@a34g2000cwb.googleg roups.com... >> >> >>On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: >> >> >>>The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in >> >>>the >> >>>joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the >> >>>caps >> >>>on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em >> >>>to >> >>>fit. >> >>>If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so >> >>>go >> >>>ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home >> >>>then >> >>>on >> >>>the side of the road. >> >> >>>Carl >> >> >>>"jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message >> >> >>>news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.google groups.com... >> >> >>>>Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I >> >>>>found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move >> >>>>laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. >> >>>>Bearings >> >>>>were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. >> >>>>There >> >>>>are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the >> >>>>yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is >> >>>>about >> >>>>1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? >> >> >>>>Thanks, >> >> >>>>Greg- Hide quoted text - >> >> >>>- Show quoted text - >> >> >>Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them >> >>so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. >> >>If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. >> >>Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the >> >>other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps >> >>and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to >> >>drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center >> >>it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. >> >> >>Greg- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > Yea I've decided to just have it replaced. > > Greg > |
Re: U joints again.
On Feb 2, 8:13 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Greg, > > Your best bet is a new joint. If the new one doesn't fit tight, you'll > need a new yoke (PITA). The re-packed joint will work fine for a week or so > untill you get new ones. Be sure to replace the upper and lower at the same > time. > > Carl > > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > news:1170467780.710082.12710@h3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com... > > > > > On Feb 2, 7:49 pm, RoyJ <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote: > >> No. As soon as the grease oozes out, it will let the driveshaft run off > >> center, causes vibrations and premature joint failure. > > >> Carl S wrote: > >> > Pack it with enough grease to take out that 1/16" gap and put it back > >> > on. > >> > The cross piece will center itself within that 1/16" difference so long > >> > as > >> > the caps are tight against the stops. > > >> > Carl > > >> > Carl > >> > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > >> >news:1170464917.100649.262010@a34g2000cwb.googleg roups.com... > > >> >>On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: > > >> >>>The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in > >> >>>the > >> >>>joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the > >> >>>caps > >> >>>on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em > >> >>>to > >> >>>fit. > >> >>>If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so > >> >>>go > >> >>>ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home > >> >>>then > >> >>>on > >> >>>the side of the road. > > >> >>>Carl > > >> >>>"jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > >> >>>news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.google groups.com... > > >> >>>>Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > >> >>>>found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > >> >>>>laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. > >> >>>>Bearings > >> >>>>were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. > >> >>>>There > >> >>>>are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > >> >>>>yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is > >> >>>>about > >> >>>>1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > >> >>>>Thanks, > > >> >>>>Greg- Hide quoted text - > > >> >>>- Show quoted text - > > >> >>Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them > >> >>so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. > >> >>If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. > >> >>Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the > >> >>other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps > >> >>and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to > >> >>drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center > >> >>it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. > > >> >>Greg- Hide quoted text - > > >> - Show quoted text - > > > Yea I've decided to just have it replaced. > > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - Excuse my ignorance, but I'm new to all this stuff. Upper and lower? As well how involved is installing a new yoke? Thanks again, Greg |
Re: U joints again.
On Feb 2, 8:13 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Greg, > > Your best bet is a new joint. If the new one doesn't fit tight, you'll > need a new yoke (PITA). The re-packed joint will work fine for a week or so > untill you get new ones. Be sure to replace the upper and lower at the same > time. > > Carl > > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > news:1170467780.710082.12710@h3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com... > > > > > On Feb 2, 7:49 pm, RoyJ <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote: > >> No. As soon as the grease oozes out, it will let the driveshaft run off > >> center, causes vibrations and premature joint failure. > > >> Carl S wrote: > >> > Pack it with enough grease to take out that 1/16" gap and put it back > >> > on. > >> > The cross piece will center itself within that 1/16" difference so long > >> > as > >> > the caps are tight against the stops. > > >> > Carl > > >> > Carl > >> > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > >> >news:1170464917.100649.262010@a34g2000cwb.googleg roups.com... > > >> >>On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: > > >> >>>The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in > >> >>>the > >> >>>joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the > >> >>>caps > >> >>>on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em > >> >>>to > >> >>>fit. > >> >>>If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so > >> >>>go > >> >>>ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home > >> >>>then > >> >>>on > >> >>>the side of the road. > > >> >>>Carl > > >> >>>"jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > >> >>>news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.google groups.com... > > >> >>>>Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > >> >>>>found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > >> >>>>laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. > >> >>>>Bearings > >> >>>>were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. > >> >>>>There > >> >>>>are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > >> >>>>yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is > >> >>>>about > >> >>>>1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > >> >>>>Thanks, > > >> >>>>Greg- Hide quoted text - > > >> >>>- Show quoted text - > > >> >>Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them > >> >>so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. > >> >>If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. > >> >>Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the > >> >>other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps > >> >>and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to > >> >>drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center > >> >>it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. > > >> >>Greg- Hide quoted text - > > >> - Show quoted text - > > > Yea I've decided to just have it replaced. > > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - Excuse my ignorance, but I'm new to all this stuff. Upper and lower? As well how involved is installing a new yoke? Thanks again, Greg |
Re: U joints again.
On Feb 2, 8:13 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Greg, > > Your best bet is a new joint. If the new one doesn't fit tight, you'll > need a new yoke (PITA). The re-packed joint will work fine for a week or so > untill you get new ones. Be sure to replace the upper and lower at the same > time. > > Carl > > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > news:1170467780.710082.12710@h3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com... > > > > > On Feb 2, 7:49 pm, RoyJ <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote: > >> No. As soon as the grease oozes out, it will let the driveshaft run off > >> center, causes vibrations and premature joint failure. > > >> Carl S wrote: > >> > Pack it with enough grease to take out that 1/16" gap and put it back > >> > on. > >> > The cross piece will center itself within that 1/16" difference so long > >> > as > >> > the caps are tight against the stops. > > >> > Carl > > >> > Carl > >> > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > >> >news:1170464917.100649.262010@a34g2000cwb.googleg roups.com... > > >> >>On Feb 2, 6:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: > > >> >>>The caps should fit tight. If they don't, there isn't enough grease in > >> >>>the > >> >>>joint. Grease it up real good through the grease nipple and put the > >> >>>caps > >> >>>on.. You'll have to compress the caps with your hand just to get 'em > >> >>>to > >> >>>fit. > >> >>>If the joint doesn't have a grease fitting, it's probably original so > >> >>>go > >> >>>ahead and replace it anyway. Better to learn in your garage at home > >> >>>then > >> >>>on > >> >>>the side of the road. > > >> >>>Carl > > >> >>>"jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > >> >>>news:1170462125.136727.42470@j27g2000cwj.google groups.com... > > >> >>>>Well my u joint in the rear was not bad as I suspected, but what I > >> >>>>found was a strap was loose. It was allowing the shaft to move > >> >>>>laterally. Took it to the mechanic, he said u joint was fine. > >> >>>>Bearings > >> >>>>were good. He said to center it in the yoke upon reinstallation. > >> >>>>There > >> >>>>are tabs or stops to contain the bearing caps on either side of the > >> >>>>yoke, but it is not a tight fit. How can you center it? There is > >> >>>>about > >> >>>>1/16" gap. If not centered, won't it vibrate? > > >> >>>>Thanks, > > >> >>>>Greg- Hide quoted text - > > >> >>>- Show quoted text - > > >> >>Hey Carl, thanks. My mechanic said there wasn't enough grease in them > >> >>so he put some in for me. I put it back together and there is a gap. > >> >>If I loosen the straps, I can move it laterally. I cannot center it. > >> >>Also mine do not have grease fittings. It will be out one way or the > >> >>other about 1/16" Should I take it off again, remove the bearing caps > >> >>and pack it full? I cant get new ones till next week and I need to > >> >>drive it. After I put it back on the first time, not knowing to center > >> >>it, I went for a test drive and was still getting some vibration. > > >> >>Greg- Hide quoted text - > > >> - Show quoted text - > > > Yea I've decided to just have it replaced. > > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - Excuse my ignorance, but I'm new to all this stuff. Upper and lower? As well how involved is installing a new yoke? Thanks again, Greg |
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