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i know that you want me to search but im kinda in a hurry and need an answer i want to know if the u joints on my 89 pickup 4wd are press fitted or can i change them myself.. if you would like to tell me how to change them or give me a link on more info id be glad to check it out thanks
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This is the 3rd result i got when i typed "How to change u joints" on google.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/ujoint_install/
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/ujoint_install/
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I have changed no doubt hundreds of u-joints and the ones on the Toyotas seem to me to be a major pain .
Because the Yokes and the drive shaft ears are not flat . I had thought of having a special block made up to use with the press to allow the parts to be pressed in a straighter line.
The problem I keep having is the caps keep shifting off the vertical just enough to start digging into the side of the flange. I have tried shims of different size just more to try and keep lined up
At this point I am thinking $200.00 for a new drive shaft is not that expensive . In the morning I am calling the Toyota dealer to see if the Special Service tool for this can still be had .
Because the Yokes and the drive shaft ears are not flat . I had thought of having a special block made up to use with the press to allow the parts to be pressed in a straighter line.
The problem I keep having is the caps keep shifting off the vertical just enough to start digging into the side of the flange. I have tried shims of different size just more to try and keep lined up
At this point I am thinking $200.00 for a new drive shaft is not that expensive . In the morning I am calling the Toyota dealer to see if the Special Service tool for this can still be had .
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HEll they are easy to remove a BFHammer and a decent size punch or drift has worked for me when removing them...Then use a good bench vise to reinstall the new ones I've done this at least 12 times in the different Toyota's that I've owned
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