How To Replace C4 Corvette U-Joints

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[@goodbonezz1289]

I’m always so impressed with how clean your Corvette is.

[@pjh1776]

....and, just as predicted, Rock Auto did advise that the Spicer 5-3613X would fit, wrong, obviously way too small. I had to re-order the correct size 5-3615X, still from Rock Auto. Just a little disappointed they would suggest the wrong size, not the end of the world. Chris, I'm glad you posted this today, I was going to wait another month to tear down the 1/2 shafts and my return window would have closed. Thanks for your awesome videos, you help me slow it down and stay safe and follow the steps. I inherited my C4 when my father passed recently so it is my mission to finish what he started. Thanks for all the videos, the buyer of your car will get a truly solid car.

[@mycorvettelife]

Glad I could help! Let me know if you need any advise.

[@bansheemopar]

@@mycorvettelife You both are simply unable to read the application... C4 Corvettes use 2 different U-Joints. 1310 Type on the driveshaft and 1350 on the halfshafts. You both ordered U-Joints for the driveshaft. Spicer 5-3613X clearly reads: Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle; with Aluminum Driveshaft; Chemically Coated / Rear Driveshaft at Transmission; with Aluminum Driveshaft; Chemically Coated Spicer 5-3615X reads: Rear Axle at Wheels

[@45auto82]

Wow! Still amazed at how great that aluminum cleaner works! It’s a total new restore quality! Nice content as always Chris. Know you will get premium $ for your C4.

[@dalemihocik4732]

Good how to on the u-joint removal and getting the correct joints . Watching this brought to mind a way to make wheel hub replacement much easier by removing the half shaft . Of course , in a perfect world both the hub and u-joints would need replacing at the same time . Thanks , Chris .

[@mycorvettelife]

Thanks

[@steveo3947]

Is it worth it to go ahead and do the wheel hubs while everything is opened up? I see the pair for about 90 bucks online.

[@dalemihocik4732]

@@steveo3947 You're going to put $45 hubs on a Corvette? Bad move IMO. The quality of today's replacement parts is not what it used to be and hubs that cheap, well let's just say you get what you pay for.

[@larrycassidy1702]

Great job thanks for the video

[@richarddobreny6664]

great instructional video! I’m amazed how easy you got those bolts out!

[@knight_of_aces]

Just did this to my 93. We don't have the space anymore to work on cars since we moved so I had to take it to a friend. I've never done this before so it's nice to see exactly how he did it. Definitely subscribing.

[@mycorvettelife]

Thanks

[@markdupre4854]

Great "how to" video Chris!

[@stevediduck9963]

Good job Chris. As you say easy peasy. Either you have done that before or you are just that good. Having all the correct tools certainly helps. How much research do you do on most of your work? You certainly appear to have a lot of natural ability. Young and very ambitious. Anyway I'm always impressed with your talent. With today's labor charges you save tons of money and that's for sure.

[@mycorvettelife]

I've never done this before. With most of my videos, I do quite a bit of research before diving in. I think stuff like this intimidates a lot of people until they see a video like this. It's really just like a big set of LEGOs. Read (watch) the instructions and you will get it done. Also, having the right tools for the job certainly helps. I've been doing these videos for 4 years now, so I've acquired most of the necessary tools.

[@rogad1927]

Just had the same issue as you. Need to get to the store and get the correct parts

[@miguelrodriguez918]

Great job as always. Thanks Chris!

[@mycorvettelife]

Thank you!

[@ttspeedster8930]

Awesome job Chris😎💯👍🏾🔥

[@mycorvettelife]

Thanks

[@geneg1504]

Thank you for a great video I will have to check out other videos you have

[@mycorvettelife]

Thanks

[@Clarity5970]

I’m having a shaking problem in rear end while going up a long hill 40mph on my 86 C4 maybe drivers side rear wheel any ideas why?

[@jeffersonlaroux5043]

It's impossible to diagnose anything on the internet but U-Joints can cause what you're describing. Unless they've been replaced, your 35 year old U-Joints should probably be replaced anyway. I'm doing mine now & mine's a 1992 because it randomly squeaks & sometimes gets vibration at freeway speeds. Good luck.

[@ricklipford8762]

Great video Chris I have a friend that has a c4 Corvette have turned him on to your channel

[@mycorvettelife]

Great, thanks!

[@bethanypattermann5196]

When installing the u joint use two smaller sockets to join the caps on in the press? On the Drive shaft video it looked like in the install it was one small and one large on the press.

[@61066clocks]

Good job..I use a 3ft extention with a wobble socket..and battery impact driver ..Enjoy the vids Chris

[@mycorvettelife]

Thanks!

[@kirkendicott5521]

Excellent video Chris.

[@mycorvettelife]

Thanks!

[@starshipman]

Did you do any scrubbing to the half shaft with the cleaner

[@antoniopreciado1246]

Awesome video

[@angelfox1864]

Hi sr. My vette 84 make a Little sound near the rear brakes... Should be this joint old kit???

[@yuvalfuchs4745]

That aluminum cleaner is impressive!

[@thomasralls3794]

Did you account for thrust vector on your long extension? It will offset your 28 lb. Torque to about 26.5. So your torque wrench needs to be about 30 instead. Happy driving!

[@bobo12055]

What Quick jack model do you have?

[@carybliznik7753]

Great video Chris nice to see someone else do it first.😎👍

[@mycorvettelife]

Thanks 👍

[@krustycorvette1796]

You can save a lot of time by simply putting a block of wood on your jack cup and jacking up on the rotor to get your clearance to remove the halfshaft. No need to mess with that rod end.

[@loudsound1197]

Reading the comments to find out if I really gotta do that lmao

[@steveo3947]

@@loudsound1197 same, I don't like messing with alignment parts if it's not necessary

[@enemy2921]

Did anybody else try this? Sounds too good to be true

[@Dimorier]

The ac delco ones are for the drive shaft.

[@steveedwards4868]

im having problems with my evap not passing -can you show the mane parts of the emissions parts that go bad on a c-4?????

[@jsprz5928]

Will the vehicle need alignment after removal of removal of rear tie rods during the process??

[@mycorvettelife]

No, they were not adjusted.

[@antoniopreciado1246]

So do you put the drive shaft on same side they came off or does not matter

[@mycorvettelife]

Yes

[@larrybud]

I would not only put them on the same side, but in the same direction, so be sure to mark them so you know which side goes towards the differential.

[@georgeara5722]

The corvette forum thread doesn't mention the part Part# 5-3615X is that an updated part #?

[@mycorvettelife]

Yes

[@honchoryanc]

1 left in the country...

[@turdismcwglbtm3354]

Hey chris what jack stand is that

[@mycorvettelife]

QuickJacks

[@kaf24v]

Is the Spicer part number the same for all 84 to 96 c4 vettes or is there a difference between c4 years?

[@mycorvettelife]

As far as I know they are the same.

[@lindyp38]

Did u have to reorient them to the way they came out ?

[@mycorvettelife]

No, they are 50/50 balanced. Unlike the driveshaft which definitely needs to be oriented correctly.

[@rotorblade9508]

can I lube these? if yes what lubricant?

[@mycorvettelife]

No

[@jonsingle1614]

You dont mention if the shafts need balancing after the new u joints As far as etching alum cleaning....it is better if do brush it after spraying it on

[@mycorvettelife]

Because they are factory balanced.

[@mariocooldude9092]

Gotta be careful...these aluminum parts get ragged out over time and the press in parts dont fit snuggly anymore...my rear axle shaft joints spun in the yokes 😢

[@tomasgliderpuigjane]

I was able to remove my half shaft without removing any bolts

[@mycorvettelife]

Please explain, because that is clearly not correct. So your u-joints were not held in by anything?

[@tomasgliderpuigjane]

@@mycorvettelife sorry what I meant to say is once I removed the bolts homing the joints. I didn’t have to remove the tie rods or anything the remove the half shaft from the car. I lifted the leaf spring on the side that I was replacing with a Jack and slid the shaft out. I made a video on it on KZbin

[@johnyampaglia5777]

Hey Chris!!!!!!!🙌🙌🙌💪

[@mycorvettelife]

Hi there!

[@jimharrow8104]

Nice...

[@paulreithknecht5616]

👍