After all the years and all the thousands of u-joints I have checked, the
only sure way is to unbolt the flange from the transmission/rear axle and
rotate the the joint manually through it's range of motion.
Before a joint fails, it gets stiff, and you won't be able to detect that
with the joint in place.
Rick
On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 9:34 AM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl> wrote:
> Properly maintained/greased UV-joints last nearly a lifetime with moderate
> use. Grip the two axle parts and twist while feeling for play. In general
> this is easy to feel. Replacing them is very straight forward although
> check that the cups do not rotate in the yokes. If they do use locktite or
> similar while fitting them to fix them in the yoke. If one is gone it is
> best to replace the other one as well. Try to get ones with a grease
> nipple. Plenty on offer on ebay but the local NAPA parts store is probably
> well able to supply them.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
> Op 30-5-2013 18:18, Simon Lachlan schreef:
>
> Hi,
>>
>> Is there a practicable way of checking the UJs whilst they are in situ?
>>
>> What are the signs of wear?
>>
>> Does one normally replace them as a pair? (Mine are not a pair; one has a
>> nipple whilst the other does not).
>>
>> How long do these things normally last in moderately used and well
>> maintained conditions?
>>
>> Any other UJ points that I've neglected....?
>>
>>
>> Am going on a long trip soon and am getting a bit paranoid about what to
>> service/replace etcetc.
>>
>> Simon
>>
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