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Re: [TR] Replacing u-joint: loose caps in yoke

To: Cliff Hansen <cliff_hansen@outlook.com>, list Triumph <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] Replacing u-joint: loose caps in yoke
From: DAVE HOGYE <dlhogye@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2021 08:42:05 -0700 (PDT)
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If you check a Triumph repair manual, the method of replacing the u-joint i=
s by holding the yoke in your hand and tapping the shaft with a soft mallet=
.  Of course the retaining clips are removed.  The caps should come out fai=
rly easily.  The interference between the cap and yoke is minimal.  I've us=
ed this method and was surprised of the ease.  I'd always pressed or used a=
 more aggressive process in the past.  However, the yoke can wear and then =
the caps start to rotate, causing more wear.  Then the yoke should be repla=
ced.  It's a good idea to index the caps with paint or something, to monito=
r if they rotate.  Then it's easy to check when your greasing the driveline=
 and inspecting the u-joints.  In any case, have your drive shaft checked b=
y an expert when in doubt.
Dave H.=20

>     On 09/06/2021 2:13 PM Cliff Hansen <cliff_hansen@outlook.com> wrote:
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>     Hi list,
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>     I=E2=80=99m replacing u-joints in the rear axles (TR4A). On one end I=
 can slip two of the caps in by hand (one on the flange, one on the yoke).
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>     Anyone here think I could get by here with some Loctite or similar to=
 hold the cap in place?  Or am I looking for a replacement axle?
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>     This is not a track car, but I prioritize reliability.
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>     Thanks,
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>     Cliff
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>     Sent from Mail https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=3D550986 for W=
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   <span style=3D"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">If you check a =
Triumph repair manual, the method of replacing the u-joint is by holding th=
e yoke in your hand and tapping the shaft with a soft mallet.&nbsp; Of cour=
se the retaining clips are removed.&nbsp; The caps should come out fairly e=
asily.&nbsp; The interference between the cap and yoke is minimal.&nbsp; I'=
ve used this method and was surprised of the ease.&nbsp; I'd always pressed=
 or used a more aggressive process in the past.&nbsp; However, the yoke can=
 wear and then the caps start to rotate, causing more wear.&nbsp; Then the =
yoke should be replaced.&nbsp; It's a good idea to index the caps with pain=
t or something, to monitor if they rotate.&nbsp; Then it's easy to check wh=
en your greasing the driveline and inspecting the u-joints.&nbsp; In any ca=
se, have your drive shaft checked by an expert when in doubt.</span>
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   <span style=3D"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Dave H.&nbsp;</=
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    On 09/06/2021 2:13 PM Cliff Hansen &lt;cliff_hansen@outlook.com&gt; wro=
te:
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    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">Hi list,</p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><br></p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">I=E2=80=99m replacing u-joints in the rear axles=
 (TR4A). On one end I can slip two of the caps in by hand (one on the flang=
e, one on the yoke).</p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><br></p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">Anyone here think I could get by here with some =
Loctite or similar to hold the cap in place?&nbsp; Or am I looking for a re=
placement axle?</p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><br></p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">This is not a track car, but I prioritize reliab=
ility.</p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><br></p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">Thanks,</p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><br></p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">Cliff</p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><br></p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><br></p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">Sent from <a href=3D"https://go.microsoft.com/fw=
link/?LinkId=3D550986"> Mail</a> for Windows</p>
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