[03rubiconMG]

im currently replacing my front driveshaft u-joint on the differential end and i cant figure out how to remove the u-joint cups that are on the driveshaft side.

How do i do this?

[97tj-neil]

See Stu's write-up:

Front Drive Shaft Overhaul - 1

[HamiltonLJ]

Try this! U-Joint Replacement - 1

[jpmonkey]

Use some needle nose pliers to remove the retainers, then use a socket bigger than the bearing cap on one side and a socket smaller than the bearing cap on the other to “press” the bearing caps out in a bench vise. Same way works to press the new one in, just be careful not to loose any needle bearings or let them get misaligned while assembling

[NH2112]

Pop out retainer clips with pliers, screwdriver, etc. Lay the free caps across vise jaws and whack the yoke just below the joint with a hammer. Install new U-joint with vise & sockets as described above.

[Knuckelhead]

Do you have the newer style ones with plastic holding the caps in? If you do, heat them up with a torch...

[BigJoshStud]

I had to use a bandsaw after mine had siezed inside the shaft. I spent 45 mins trying to get it out and 5 mins cutting it out.

[ohtenwillys]

man im stuck trying to get the first uj out of the cv joint... freakin sucks

[03rubiconMG]

yea there were no clips to remove, i just got impatient and cut the thing out with a torch.