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Rear axle U joints and how to remove and replace them. Learn about universal joint replacement on a car's rear axle in this free car repair video.
There are 15 videos in this series:
What tools you need for replacing a rear axle U joint. Learn about universal joint replacement on a car's rear axle in this free car repair video.
How to jack a vehicle and place the jack stands for car maintenance. Learn about universal joint replacement on a car's rear axle in this free car repair video.
How to remove the retaining bolts from the drive shaft to the pinion. Learn about universal joint replacement on a car's rear axle in this free car repair video.
How to index and remove the drive shaft when replacing a U joint. Learn about universal joint replacement on a car's rear axle in this free car repair video.
Inspecting a car's U joints for wear and damage. Learn about universal joint replacement on a car's rear axle in this free car repair video.
How to remove the retaining clips when replacing a U joint. Learn about universal joint replacement on a car's rear axle in this free car repair video.
Break free the old U joint before installing a new one. Learn about universal joint replacement on a car's rear axle in this free car repair video.
How to remove the U joint from the drive shaft. Learn about universal joint replacement on a car's rear axle in this free car repair video.
Get the new U joint saddle ready for installation. Learn about universal joint replacement on a car's rear axle in this free car repair video.
How to install the new U joint into the saddle. Learn about universal joint replacement on a car's rear axle in this free car repair video.
How to prepare and install the drive shaft side when replacing a U joint. Learn about universal joint replacement on a car's rear axle in this free car repair video.
Lubing a new U joint for best performance. Learn about universal joint replacement on a car's rear axle in this free car repair video.
How to reinstall the drive shaft to the transmission after replacing a U joint. Learn about universal joint replacement on a car's rear axle in this free car repair video.
How to reinstall the mounting bolts to the drive shaft after replacing the U joint. Learn about universal joint replacement on a car's rear axle in this free car repair video.
After U joint replacement, re-jack the car and remove the jack stands. Learn about universal joint replacement on a car's rear axle in this free car repair video.
The automobile—a machine that means so much to so many—is a complex system built on the designs and ideas of men and women who are long gone from the world. And while we’ve enjoyed traveling the backroads of childhood, the streets of adolescence, and the highways of adulthood, the car has remained a reliable means of transportation, as well as a vehicle that embodies the hopes and dreams of reaching exciting new destinations, or returning home. For a car to operate normally, it must have some basic care and maintenance.
A U joint, or Universal joint, is commonly used in shafts that transmit rotary motion. It consists of a pair of ordinary hinges located close together, but oriented at 90° relative to each other. In this free video series, a car repair expert will teach you how to replace a car's rear axle U joint. You'll learn how to remove retaining bolts, how to remove a drive shaft, and how to install and lube a new U joint. You're just a few clicks away from learning a handy automotive repair skill!
Nathan McCullough Nathan McCullough graduated from Nashville Auto-Diesel College with a GPA of 3.5 and received their Craftsmanship Award and Honor Seal. He has managed several automotive facilities over the last eight years. His many certifications include front end suspension, brakes, manual transmission, engine tune up, engine overhaul, heating ventilation and air conditioning, automotive electrical and many more. In his spare time, McCullough enjoys working on cars, performing everything from minor repairs to complete overhauls.dkdk
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