U-Joint replacement - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

UNATUL APIRTED · 07-22-2008, 11:41 PM

Ok so i am going to take my driveline out to fix my carrier bearing, while its out i might as well replace my u-joints. Im am pretty sure the driveline has never been touched yet so it has the factory u-joints in it which ive been told are non-serviceable. Looks to me like they have the black rubber or plastic caps or however they are seated in. I was wondering how they are pulled out...if i have to melt them out or use a c-clamp and press them out.. any ideas?

***bgrieger*** · 07-23-2008, 07:40 AM

The spider bearings can be replaced. It does require a bit of a press out. I don't remember any plastic caps, but there are snap rings.

Jeff Lange · 07-23-2008, 09:36 AM

Factory u-joints are serviceable. Ignore whoever told you they weren't.

Jeff

UNATUL APIRTED · 07-23-2008, 01:54 PM

ok thanks for the help. i haven't really dug into it yet but i will let you know the outcome as i go. so i can just get factory replacement u-joints and they should work fine??

Jeff Lange · 07-25-2008, 11:19 PM

Yes, Toyota sells the U-Joints.

Jeff

1badgtx · 05-30-2011, 03:25 PM

I'm not sure if you have replaced your u-joints yet, but I saw this video the other day on youtube. you might find it helpful.

You Tube