I have a 2001 toyota prerunner changed all the u-joints. i counldn't get the two that are just behind the carrier. i had someone else do it and it was ok for a short while like 15 miles. i checked the u-joints and they are good all caps & clips are in place. i was wanting to find out if there is a bearing or something that goes in the ball part of the double u-joint or if there is a good manual that would help me get a better idea of how it is put together ?????????? i need help
Most double cardan driveshaft joints have a bearing in the center.
Any good repair shop and/or driveshaft specialist shop can repair/change the assembly or make a new one if needed..
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you should just be able to loosen the half shaft and be ok that way
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if you dont have the proper tools its best too just pull the drive shaft and take it too autozone and have them press the new ones in!!!
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Not hard, you'll need a special socket to get the axle nut off and getting the bearing out of the spindle is usually a real chore. Since it sounds like the spindle is already out, you might be able to do it in a press.
To get the ball joints out of the spindle, drive them out with a hammer. If you need to get the ball joint out of the axle, strike the axle next to where the ball joint taper is with a large hammer. That will usually distort the axle material enough (for a split second) to let the tappered section loose.
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Check for play in the steering rack and tie rod ends.
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remove the rear shaft from a 1990 full size gmc van (g-van) make sure the one you select has the scew on sleeve at the front of the rear section of the shaft
this will be the right lenght
take the rear yolk off your old shaft cut of the ball socket now get the same u-joint your truck calls for and mount the rear yolk (the section of the shaft that bolts to your rear end) to the new shaft
this works ive done it
you eliminate 2 of the 4 u-joints and lighten up your shaft this releives strain on you tranny and rear end when these u-joints and ball bearings fail they cause the vibrations which ruin the rest of your drive train also you gain 10hp
i spent 300 bucks rebuilding the OEM shaft and got no where so for 25 bucks i did this
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I have the same problem I have a 2001 prerunner taco and i replaced the front and rear u joints but now the two middle u joints are squeaking and i have done some research and they told me that i may have to buy the whole rear drive shaft because noone sells the two u joints for the middle.
do not see many u joint failures in these, can you describe the noise?
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