U Joint Caps Spinning

Jakebrakechampion apr 30 2011 1 quote reply.

U joint caps spinning.

A driveshaft u joint is actually held in place using a u bolt or strap wrapping force around the cap. The illustrations below show appropriate measurements required to identify the most common styles of u joints. I recently replaced the u joints in the front axles about 1 500 2000 miles ago and now a couple of the caps are spinning on the passenger side shaft. Jakebrakechampion apr 30 2011.

You will then be directed to the expert to identify your u joint kit by the. It is a precision u joint. The u joint cap appears to be spinning in the half round although i just re tightend the 12 point 1 2 bolts. Although the needle bearings look good clean and greased.

We recommend using a caliper or micrometer to most accurately measure u joints. I highly doubt that a cap is going to spin in a driveshaft with all the friction and force being applied to the cap via strap u bolt. There is a slight tolerance for a u joint to fit in an axle and the circle clip is meant to do the rest. Service u joints in minutes using the tiger tool 10105 u joint puller 10202 bearing cup installer duration.

There is also a bit of end play on the yoke. 11 52844 1 combination u joint to connect 1310 series driveshaft to 1330 series ford 1 125 inch big cap end yoke click here for more details part. Are these considerd bad. Once you have recorded your measurements click on the images below to select the appropriate style of u joint you have.

I already found you can t mix match caps to different u joints because of differences in.