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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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