2002 GMC C1500

2002 GMC C1500
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FIREZOUT1
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2002 GMC C1500 Four Wheel Drive Automatic
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I believe the rear U-joint is going bad. How dificult is it to change the rear u joint Do I need any special tools for the job?
Jun 15, 2008 at 10:47 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Once you remove the driveshaft, either take it to a machine shop for pressing, or use a tourch and heat the yolk at the side of the u-joint cap. This will soften the epoxy they lock the joint with, then use a ball joint press....
Jun 15, 2008 at 10:51 AM