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03-26-2007, 07:17 PM
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know what one of my first projects will be if all works out
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03-26-2007, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by glennv
I did mine last week but forgot to mark my shaft to reinstall it in the correct position. Big deal or not?
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Shouldn't be a huge deal but it is possible that it could cause vibrations.
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Nice writeup. Can you tell me:
1) What size straps you used to replace the old?
2) Where you got them?
3) Is there a special tool required to install them?
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Just universal ones. You could use the old ones but I tore mine up taking it off. I got them at autozone but I believe they have them at advance also and probably any parts store for that matter
Here a link from advance:
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...egoryCode=3530
All the tools needed are a pair of pliers pretty much, maybe a screwdriver.
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03-27-2007, 06:37 AM
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2 questions about this procedure:
1. Did you re-use the old straps and bolts on the u-joint?
2. What torque do you set the bolts at?
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I'm also interested to know, Cricket, what you torqued the u-joint cap bolts down to??
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03-27-2007, 09:54 AM
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torque em till theyre tight enough.
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03-27-2007, 02:52 PM
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My '97 FSM says 14 ft-lbs. I know mine were a bit tighter than that. Just be careful not to snap them. Also some locktite wouldn't hurt either cuz that would suck if they came loose. I also reused my old straps and bolts. Probably not suppossed to, but mine were in good shape.
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03-27-2007, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by glennv
I did mine last week but forgot to mark my shaft to reinstall it in the correct position. Big deal or not?
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not a big deal....actually not a deal at all. driveshafts are not balanced on the vehicle in the first place....it makes no difference how it is mounted back up
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05-14-2007, 09:47 PM
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Thanks!
Thanks for this writeup! I just purchased my first jeep last week which is a 1998 XJ and I was going a little gray over the weird movement at starts and stops. I am going to give this a try tomorrow.
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05-15-2007, 02:57 PM
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Finished the job about a hour ago and it did the trick. I went slow though the steps and it took me about an hour. What a great write-up!!!
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11-25-2007, 08:43 AM
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When you zip tie or clamp the boot back onto the driveshaft, is there a certain position the boot should be in? Meaning, should it be scrunched up a little, or just let it go how it wants and then zip tie it/clamp it?
Or doesn't it matter? 
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03-11-2008, 08:34 PM
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thank you so much ive been wondering why my 98 xj clanks on stop and go!
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03-11-2008, 08:54 PM
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LOL I remember this thread. I tried using spray lithium grease, and it did not help much. Make sure you use the the right lube for the task.
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03-11-2008, 09:53 PM
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just so nobody over-tightens them, the bolts on the straps need to be tightened to 14 ft. Ibs.
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03-12-2008, 09:04 PM
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just did this and it worked! took me about thirty minutes. thanks again!
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03-12-2008, 09:51 PM
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My shop manual says to tighten those straps to 14 ft. Ibs.
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04-08-2008, 07:11 PM
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So what is the right grease for this? Can you use the same stuff that goes in the steering zerks?
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Greasing the slip joint on 97+ XJ's(Write-up)
