U joints again.
02-02-2007, 08:56 PM
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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
> 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
02-02-2007, 08:56 PM
#32
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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
> 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
02-02-2007, 08:56 PM
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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
> 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
02-02-2007, 09:13 PM
#34
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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
>
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
>
02-02-2007, 09:13 PM
#35
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Posts: n/a
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
>
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
>
02-02-2007, 09:13 PM
#36
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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
>
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
>
02-02-2007, 09:13 PM
#37
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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
>
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
>
02-02-2007, 09:20 PM
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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
> 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
02-02-2007, 09:20 PM
#39
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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
> 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
02-02-2007, 09:20 PM
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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
> 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