Re: 1987 v10 rear u joints
heat up the yoke area around the cap untill plastic is all squeazed out . you DO NOT have to make the whole thing glow orange . also watch your self wear safty glasses . the plastic can POP .
let the whole shaft cool down .
service the u-joint like normal .
remove the old plastic from the yoke when the cap is removed .
take a flat file and clean the snap ring seat area from any rust and junk over the years .
install new joint and clips that come with it .
before install hold the caps on the axle end and wack the yoke each side with a hammer to free up tension from cap install . flex the joint before and after . you will feel a difference . wack the other end yoke areas for the caps also .
then grease before install and install the shaft .
also tip make sure the grease fittings are in line for easy service and i like them to point to the center of the shaft also .
if non greaseable then skip last tip .
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