S2 Replacable U-Joints: Did I get the right parts?
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S2 Replacable U-Joints: Did I get the right parts?
I recently purchased what my local auto parts store told me are the only parts that I need to replace the u-joints on my S2 driveshaft. I'm kind of skeptical. Can anyone confirm, based on the pictures below, that these are the only parts that I need?
-Jim
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-Jim
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yep, that would be a U joint
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First I don't see clips, are there 4 clips in the bag?
Any issues with shaft would result in looking for another one or having a driveline shop make
Wacky, learn me, is there something different that would not allow the hammer and vise or press method? I was going to do mine just because I haven't but am now second guessing myself
Any issues with shaft would result in looking for another one or having a driveline shop make
Wacky, learn me, is there something different that would not allow the hammer and vise or press method? I was going to do mine just because I haven't but am now second guessing myself
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Looks like the ones I've got. Make sure you grease them!
There are no other parts to the driveshaft. Just the Yoke where it goes into the trans, and the companion flange where it bolts to the diff.
Have you replaced a u-joint before? (Not trying to be a dick, just asking for info.)
There are no other parts to the driveshaft. Just the Yoke where it goes into the trans, and the companion flange where it bolts to the diff.
Have you replaced a u-joint before? (Not trying to be a dick, just asking for info.)
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First I don't see clips, are there 4 clips in the bag?
Any issues with shaft would result in looking for another one or having a driveline shop make
Wacky, learn me, is there something different that would not allow the hammer and vise or press method? I was going to do mine just because I haven't but am now second guessing myself
Any issues with shaft would result in looking for another one or having a driveline shop make
Wacky, learn me, is there something different that would not allow the hammer and vise or press method? I was going to do mine just because I haven't but am now second guessing myself
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Looks like the ones I've got. Make sure you grease them!
There are no other parts to the driveshaft. Just the Yoke where it goes into the trans, and the companion flange where it bolts to the diff.
Have you replaced a u-joint before? (Not trying to be a dick, just asking for info.)
There are no other parts to the driveshaft. Just the Yoke where it goes into the trans, and the companion flange where it bolts to the diff.
Have you replaced a u-joint before? (Not trying to be a dick, just asking for info.)
-Jim
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The hardest part will be getting the clips out. Then you can tap out the caps with a hammer and appropriately sized socket, or there's a special u-joint press that can be found at Harbor Freight.
Also make identifying marks to line up the yokes and the flange to the differential to reorient everything in the same position it was before.
And you may need to have the driveshaft balanced afterwards. Mine gave me vibes after I replaced the u-joints.
This is important. A local parts store only had a couple in stock and one of the boxes didn't include the clips.
Also make identifying marks to line up the yokes and the flange to the differential to reorient everything in the same position it was before.
And you may need to have the driveshaft balanced afterwards. Mine gave me vibes after I replaced the u-joints.
This is important. A local parts store only had a couple in stock and one of the boxes didn't include the clips.
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