How To Replace a Double Cardan Joint

In this video we'll show you how to replace a double cardan u-joint. It's a little more involved than a regular u-joint but with help from Tim, you will have it down in no time.
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Disclaimer - This product is meant for entertainment purposes only. Your mileage may vary. Do not try this at home. Void where prohibited. Some assembly required. For off-road use only. Slippery when wet. Batteries not included. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle, heavy equipment, cherokee, wrangler, or any jeep vehicle. May be too intense for some viewers and children under 30 years of age. Please remain seated until the ride has come to a complete stop. Studies have shown viewing these videos causes increased cancer risks in laboratory test people. I am not a professional, I have no training, I'm not even particularly good at horse whispering. Don't believe everything that you know. Please keep your hands in the vehicle at all times. Do not tap on glass. Do not eat anything that has been on the floor for more than 3 days. Keep your hands to yourself. Not to be taken internally. Reproduction strictly prohibited. Driver does not carry cash. Objects in jeep mirrors may be farther than they appear.
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[@markw365]

at 5:45, that dust boot/seal SPICER 2-86-418 should be pressed onto the shaft. 2" .090 tube works well for installing it.

[@theheavychevy9035]

Yeah I'm not sure why he didn't do that. Apparently youtube dollars pay regardless of whether you actually know what you're doing.

[@The13thRepublic]

Thank you! I was looking for a tub size I am working on that right now!

[@Jarod1941]

I'm surprised at this Tim vid. He's usually extremely thorough with showing and explaining even the small details. But this vid skips over a lot of details that a newbie/first time D.C. rebuilder should see and know. Hell, they didn't even include a part number. 👎 to this vid.

[@DJEyeBee]

Just did this on my WJ front double cardan. I couldn't figure how to get the bearing race out of the centering yoke until I saw you guys using a prybar as a lever. I had to modify one of my pry bars so it could fit inside, but worked like a charm and saved me from buying another specialty tool. Thanks!

[@triggeranthony]

Thank You!!!! I thought I was going to pay to have my drive shaft rebuilt, I was told, doing this repair had to be done at a shop. This was great info, and helpful.

[@danholmes8239]

Matt & Tim, excellent video on rebuilding the Jeep driveshafts with a Cardan u-joint. The best one I've seen on KZbin. Great help for preparing to rebuild my Jeep Grand Cherokee driveshafts. Good techniques and clean work area. I enjoy all your BeepinJeep videos.

[@garryshadwick6703]

Tiltle should be " How not to rebuild a Spicer C.V. joint" How are you going to grease the first joint with the zerk facing the center of the yoke? Just drop the seal on? It'll be destroyed in minutes! No grease in the centering kit? OH lets clamp the tube in a vice! Snap rings not fully seated? How long did this crap last before it ate itself? You guys are good for repeat parts sales! wheeew! Keep on bleepin'!

[@chuckkowalski2593]

Matt & Tim, very good video on rebuilding the Jeep Carden joint. Great help on preparing to rebuild my driveshafts. I enjoy all your Beepinjeep videos.

[@dominickfalsetti4502]

Oh man this video is perfect! Kept the story out and all the BS! By the way…. You’re the most patient and gentle mechanic ive ever seen lol

[@robertjohnston8690]

Yea, I like the text at the bottom of the screen also! 🤟

[@JasonVE6JPR]

I just rebuilt the front DC driveshaft on my 2006 LJ Rubicon. This video was VERY helpful, I'd never rebuilt a DC driveshaft prior to this. Enjoy all the bleepin videos even if it's not related to my vehicle (as long as it's Jeep stuff I'm happy) Many thanks for the education and entertainment. I may have to buy a t-shirt to show my support.

[@Garth2011]

Good photography and sound, thank you as there's so many who haven't got that part mastered thus ruin a good KZbin learning experience etc. Nice clean work by the way. Good methods and especially showing peeps that a decent paint job helps finish the deal correctly.

[@curtisderome96]

Could use a parts list of what to buy I'm guessing 2 u joints and the centering ball

[@zackarychadwick4343]

Finally I found a video of how to do this ! Thanks cleared up a lot

[@mrhupen]

That was VERY Helpful, Thank you!!!

[@JesusMelendezJEMP]

Excelent video, this is what I need to do to my Toyota Prado Cardan!! Thanks!!

[@shanesaw13]

In case anyone is interested, the socket yoke assembly rebuild kit is part #spicer 404-0A. Much cheaper than buying a whole new socket yoke,

[@Jarod1941]

Exactly what I was looking for, but Spicer doesn't list it on their site anymore.

[@shanesaw13]

@@Jarod1941 Search "Rockford 404-0A", looks like lots of driveline places sell this as alternative to Spicer. $18 at ActionMachine.

[@Jarod1941]

@@shanesaw13 I got busy and sent it to my d.s. shop. I think the Rockford is what they're using. Thanks for the reply.

[@markzurlo1787]

Great job, thanks for your time and effort.

[@joncharlton2526]

Excellent "How to" video! Thanks!!

[@methodial]

The squeak is driving me insane on my 91 XJ. It was pretty easy to diagnose a failing cardan joint. Now I can fix it more confidently. Thanks for the vid.

[@airspeedup9853]

How did you diagnose that?

[@ScottDLR]

Very, very helpful. Thank you!

[@nissan300ztt]

Very easy to do. Moog part 607 is the part number for rear after market driveshafts with Slip Yoke Eliminators installed.

[@Matt_-ck7tq]

Thanks my dude great educational vid

[@tizoc1133]

awesome video. lots of details. thank you

[@tarzan30809]

My 1974 J10 needs this job done. Thanks!

[@WilliamSeibertwillis923]

awsome video guys, gotta do this to my 98' ram 1500, didnt realize there was a ball and socket in the middle. i always thought it was just 2 u-joints.

[@matthewmillar3804]

You have the best channel ever! Keep up with the instructional videos, they are super helpful!

[@bleepinjeep]

thanks

[@stockman204]

What was the tool used to pry the ball race from the flange piece? Can’t get mine out

[@Wrench2020]

Like the video wish I could of seen it bout six months ago when I did mine but from what I can tell I did mine right lol thanks bleepin jeep

[@bassemguirguis4606]

You are the best ! Please I need to buy ball joint used in this video , for my 2001 XJ

[@matth6762]

thanks again gents for the video! you guys save me thousands of dollars and tons of hours. I changed every u joint (including the axles lol) before i realized what the problem was.

[@Richard5873]

This is for the 4x4 shaft correct ? Your video is 1st one I have found that shows everything THANKS.Need to do this on my 2002 Excursion, I have the Spicer Centering reapair kit and the seal and the 5-1350X already...How do you determine IF needs changed ? What pliers were you using ?

[@93cherokee37]

i need to do this to my front shaft. thanks for the video

[@juliocastelan2417]

Cool thanks that's helpful to me, gracias 👌

[@donsmith7979]

Oh baby, Now I know I want to clean and paint it as part of the rebuild.Looks like new.Thx Guys. P.S. Are there any rubber parts available near the greasable splines? Or when that wears out, The whole driveshaft is "Done" ?Thx again.

[@alfredomorisaki4664]

thanks a lot for posting the video!. could you please inform the vehicle model , and list the parts used including the part number of the h yoke ?

[@troy.s]

I was a bit intimidated by this video until I realized that you're actually rebuilding the centering yoke. I ordered a new yoke along with lubed for life bearings and the job couldn't have been easier.

[@drew4079]

Other than the white lithium grease, did you pack the socket yoke with grease before you installed the new socket?

[@okcjeeper]

Could have used a little more description! Or maybe more talking but overall great video!

[@1124victor]

Nice job! A parts list would be even nicer. Specifically the 404-8a marked kit.

[@George-kt6gm]

Awesome vid guys!!! worked perfectly! 2012 Ram 3500, front drive shaft .. I had a bad u joint and didnt realize it had the ball thing... Also these Rams have a little grease hole in one side that you use a needle adapter to get grease into the ball... Thanks again!! ..

[@bleepinjeep]

George S Sure, thanks for watching!

[@Aldama0909]

George S send me the link to the parts I have a 2012 ram 3500 but I can’t find the parte in the middle just the u joints but not the part inside. TIA.

[@BuddyLe38386]

Ball joint removal tool and a press works well too if you don't feel comfortable beating the u-joint with a hammer. The needle bearings are easy to break. Those tools are pricey...I picked up a 12 ton press and a ball joint removal set for around 150.00 a piece, but if you plan on changing ball joints then you have the tool. And a press is always handy to have around the shop.

[@lauradahlus]

Hey BJ, Can I put a CV cardan end on a standard drive shaft with just a single ujoint? If yes, where can I purchase one for my cj7 ? Thanks. :)

[@l337pwnage]

I'm kinda glad I never had to do those yet.

[@jgrieve3282]

If you had used the U joints with the grease points in the caps instead of the cross it would make it easier to grease the universals in the Hook (double cardan) joint. The grease nipple in the cross is ok for the front U joints as long as its on the driveshaft side and not the Diff side.

[@BaskentBakkal-wz2ds]

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[@ejenterprise5540]

My exhaust is making a rattling sound. Could be the muffler bearing you mentioned? I’ve looked and I couldn’t find a grease fitting anywhere

[@neavo8421]

Dude this looks so easy - I was just at autozone and was trying to get ball joints for this very set up I have on a dodge Dakota 4x4 - this dude made it seem like it was impossible for me to do. Ive literally done way harder shit than this - I cant believe I let that guy make me believe I couldnt do this. I have all of this and I have a master balljoint press. He ended up talking me into getting new drive shaft for 500 bucks and I was going to wait till pay day, but on the off chance I looked up this video. This is literally just time consuming - Ive bench pressed transmissions into place before - Im no mechanic Im just a guy who got tired of everyone giving me the run around. I cant believe this shit I lost so much respect for this guy at autozone.

[@bicpm]

Hi. Thanks for this amazing video. Did you manage to install the zerk fittings on the u-joints and be able to fit it on the rear yoke? I did an emergency repair on the trail but I needed to take the zerk fitting off the u-joint because it will not make the whole thing fit on the rear yoke.

[@bicpm]

By the way, your other video on rebuilding a u-joint with a hammer helped me a lot out in the cold trail. It takes a while but works. Thanks for that too!

[@kal1fornia]

Is this for the front driveshaft? I am looking for the part numbers for it

[@vTAlastor]

Hey man love your vids do you know if most of your videos are compatible for zj jeeps aswell?

[@vTAlastor]

Thank you for replying man keep up the videos there awesome and your dead pan is hilarious..p.s is that jeep fan shirt for sale?

[@shabangbfg]

is there somewhere you can buy a replacement dust cover for the double cardan?

[@GarageBuddys]

Hello please help me, I want to install a ZJ Double cardan on dana 300 output Shaft....The universal joint it’s same 1310 👍 but 4 bolt no🤬you have a solution? You now a yoke 26 spline with u-joint bolt colse?

[@Chiodosmix]

I'm rebuilding my dc joint on mine now, but the section on the drive shaft that fits into the cv is bent pretty badly. doesn't seem to be something that's removable, am i missing something simple, or do i need a whole new freaking shaft over that little connector lol

[@Aldama0909]

Where do I buy the part for a 2012 ram 3500 the flange joke?

[@felipemontilla7225]

I need to change my discovery 2 and I can't find it in any store, can someone give me a website where I can buy it?

[@sberrett]

Thanks for this video guys, it was really helpful and I used it as a guide to replace mine. The only problem I had was with the new slinger/seal that sits on the drive shaft. I noticed you guys didn't tap it in place and just kinda placed it on top. I tapped the thing on which was kind of a pain in the ass, but I got it eventually. Whats the best way to seat that thing?

[@eliwilley425]

wondering same thing

[@stevecarlisle3323]

your right, but maybe Dana made a different type

[@jimdavidson5208]

At 5:18, the joint should of fallen to one side. Unless it was left perfectly straight up obviously. See at 5:20 how it moved to the right and stopped on its own?

[@jeffmurphy9987]

I know this is very old video but I found it very helpful. I’m having trouble finding what is needed for the centering yoke replacement I was able to find u joints but not sure what part numbers for centering. 2005 Jeep TJ Rubicon stock front shaft. If anyone knows what is needed to rebuild centering yoke please let me know? Thanks

[@bleepinjeep]

Google double cardan rebuild kit

[@bah5310]

I wish you would have mentioned to put the end caps on before you press the 2nd u joint into the H

[@Cornfed_Off-road]

Where did you get the double cardan parts?

[@stevecarlisle3323]

The metal flange off the dust boot is driven on with compatible driver, onto the end unit, not the way in the video !

[@FrankAlfani]

I'm getting ready to rebuild my front driveshaft for my ZJ and choosing to just get the yoke with the ball & spring already installed instead. I have a question about the slinger since mine is all torn up and I want to replace that as well. How did you take that off? it seems like its just going to come off in little chunks. Also, when you installed the new one in this video it looks like you just dropped it into place... there was no snapping it in?

[@FrankAlfani]

Frank Alfani Also, would you recommend or discourage packing some grease inside the slinger or leaving it dry?

[@Pitmaster4Lyfe]

I've seen guys take them off and run a single u-joint on the end,is this safe?

[@lordofthestings]

Ebay has the double cardan kit for $59 with free ship. It includes three Spicer blue seal U-joints and a new yoke with ball joint installed. Sounds like a deal to me.

[@kayla-marieharley234]

Can I please get your disclaimer on a bumper sticker!

[@illduitmyself]

i dislike that you did everything perfectly :)

[@JesusMartinez-fr6bo]

I ordered a kit from ebay for the rebuild i wanted to know if i have to mark the driveshaft to install it back the same way i took it off

[@bleepinjeep]

you should, yes

[@jeremysimms4137]

Replacing all the u joints on my 74 Bronco and had a question about this particularly. On the ball joint in your video i didn't see a piece that mine has. It's just a thin metal ring that I believe is suppose to sit on the working surface of where the ball joint and spring rest. However in my particular instance it doesn't stay retained in that spot it likes to pop up and set on the ball joint. So any info on what this part is specifically and where it actually belongs and how to properly retain it there would be great. Thanks for the info to come and great videos.

[@bleepinjeep]

Jeremy Simms Ive had that problem before with a friends Jeep. I think you are referring to the seal. In his case we just left it out because things were a bit chewed up. To fix it entirely, we should have gotten a new yoke.

[@dansharp8042]

How does the centering ball get grease? I didn't see him grease it before putting it together.

[@phatsakk43]

It's hard to see and he didn't point it out, but there is a tiny hole on the U-joint flange side of the centering yoke. You can pre-grease the roller bearings before assembly which is usually enough. Access to the grease hole is impossible once the U-joint is installed, so I usually pump it up before I finish the job. To get the grease into the hole, you'll need to change out the zerk fitting connector on your grease gun and use a grease needle tip. www.amazon.com/Carbyne-Grease-Needle-Nozzle-Adapter/dp/B01MR25WZ5/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1542375392&sr=8-9&keywords=grease+gun+needle

[@elexandramorrison8096]

At 1:10 in the video... What's the name of the 'ball' that's exactly what I'm needing to do on my 98 f150

[@willfallecker971]

how did you take out the first two caps??

[@randyanderson8090]

+Hoobz01 yea, that must be it smoke and mirrors. I'm sure they had something to gain by there deception.

[@1904nacho]

Where can I find one for 2003 Toyota Tacoma

[@Alex8950]

Anybody have a link to the replacement parts?

[@davidraba3781]

What tool was used to remove the spring and the cardboard, i could really use one of those!!!

[@davidraba3781]

Thanks

[@jasoncrisel1]

Wow....normally these videos are great

[@robthorson6550]

I am attempting to replace my front double cardan u-joint, and I truly appreciate the how-to video. But I seem to be running into a road block as to where I can find the right parts. I need the ball joint kit and the u-joints. Can you help?

[@bleepinjeep]

Go to the auto parts store and ask them for a double cardan ball seat repair kit for your model vehicle... If they say "huh?", walk out and go to the next part store.

[@robthorson6550]

+BleepinJeep I went to two parts stores, both of which knew what I was talking about but did not have access to inventory. Thanks for the help. I was, however, able to locate a business which supplied parts and service. Thank you for the videos and help.

[@aiagbecharlesadesola7086]

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[@LtotheOG]

where did you find just the centering ball and the spring ?

[@sajigore]

MOOG 617 U-joint Replacement Ball Kit or Precision 617 Replacement Ball Kit

[@stevenwalker7169]

So. What happens if that cardboard is left in?

[@phantomshtter]

Been trying to find your muffler bearing install video but maybe you haven't done one?

[@bleepinjeep]

+phantomshTTer I do, google Bleepinjeep muffler bearing

[@emperormowe9242]

just had a rear cordon joint replaced on my 1977 Lincoln and it has the troublesome clicking noise witch some times happens with these are their a simple fix for this or do i have to ask them to redo the install

[@bleepinjeep]

EMPEROR MOWE if they were suppose to fix it and didnt then I would ask them to redo

[@emperormowe9242]

ok thank you

[@DeathSph33r]

Any idea why the seal on mine won’t stay in? Did everything right.

[@DeathSph33r]

The seal on the ball, that is

[@comet424]

I did what you did in the video to pop that ball out bt now I cant get the damn seal out.. I cant get a pry bar inside it.. its for a 2000 dodge ram 1500 that cardan seal wont come out just the ball shot out.. and now I cant get a bar in there like you did cant get a small enough one for the 4x4 cardan

[@TheGilbertsonfamily]

Do you have a part number on that ball joint?

[@TheGilbertsonfamily]

ah, Precision part# 617 at Oreily's

[@bkdezalia]

Where did you get the parts to replace these?

[@Richard5873]

I went thru a company called Action Machine Inc www.actionmachineinc.com Great prices much cheaper than places like Advance Auto Parts.

[@Se7enAte]

You should make a video on how to remove/replace the A/C compressor on an XJ. Mine's busted and I don't want to pay a mechanic $1600 to get the job done when I could replace it for only the cost of the compressor itself

[@hallamphoto]

bleepinjeep Agreed - Just had a shop change out the ac compressor on my girlfriend's '98. I'm not set up to capture and dispose of the cooling juices....

[@Se7enAte]

TJH My system is completely drained out already so I really just need to replace it.

[@ghuber777]

ChrisFix and Eric the Car Guy both have how to videos on this, only not on jeeps. But, the principle is the same on most vehicles, and is pretty straightforward assuming your jeep was built in or after the 90s and uses R134a refrigerant. I used the info in their videos to replace the compressor on my G35. Be aware, you'll need a vacuum pump and manifold gauges (mine cost me about $200 on Amazon) to properly charge the system.

[@jimdavidson5208]

Strongly advise using a proper press to remove the U-joints. Reason why is that cheap cast iron pot metal will move causing slight binding at the new U-joint cap area. Did it on mine. Don't bang them out with a hammer. Proper tool for the job.

[@Garth2011]

What is the reason for a Dbl-Cardone joint vs. one ?

[@bleepinjeep]

It changes the pinion angle and helps to eliminate vibes and also has a longer slip.

[@Garth2011]

I did some research on these. I'm not sure about the center ball and spring idea. the dodge trucks, 4x4, tend to have issues with these however, I don't know if it's a Cardan issue or a Dodge. Front drive shafts are failing and then beating up anything around it. It's interesting that Cardan joint don't fail much but they do with a Dodge truck.

[@RaymondBotha48]

very nice - Tim nees to talk more - I like it to be informative - you normally talk alot even if its sh*t you talk.. He needs to talk more. Great VID!

[@pugetlexus]

i like to "see" your emphasis on safety glasses-safety really does seperate the men from the boys. or the men from the one-eyed boys ...thank you for that

[@jimdavidson5208]

Notice at 5:16, yours kind of drags a little? Should be bearing smooth when you rotate it like that. And at 5:07, your vice was pushing on that junk cast iron metal pushing it over. This will cause excessive bearing wear. You'll be back in there doing this all over again in a year or less.

[@arthurbothamjr8104]

Double-double; I run a front driveshaft in the rear. Once I put the SYE in, the front driveshaft from a zj worked perfectly, though I haven't cycled it yet. It may be ghetto, but a spare junkyard driveshaft works in front (I think) and back. Do you see anyone with this stupid setup?

[@hallamphoto]

I'm running the double cardan driveline I rebuilt in this video on the rear of my white XJ. Doesn't seem ghetto to me. It is holding up well.

[@chadgdry3938]

2:11. I AM NOT criticising, but you missed an education point. Just before this timestamp, you are effectively destroying the machined surfaces, and then jump straight to Precision parts. Yow. I can't stop watching your videos, but sometimes I just scratch my head.. You guys are doing really good stuff, keep it up. Just offer up the little tidbit about machined surfaces when you can as this video will allow someone without the right tools to do the work (inexpensive option)... but wow, the fit and finish and fine measurements are blown out the water when you do it. Now, you can also add details as to the impact if any, IDK.. but please touch upon the shortcut as a shortcut and tell them why the right tools are preferable when you have them..

[@dingo42069]

Sorry , but you totally skipped the hardest part, putting that boot on, its not just placed like in the vid. @5:32 you cant press it in (flexy rubber boot), did you use a socket just bigger than rubber but smaller that metal ring and hammer ?? Chisel and tapping?

[@donald4626]

Just want to say that taking out the ball ring in the Cardan joint not that easy when its original and smooth as glass at the bottom try grabbing that its bull crap. Mine taking two days to fix the dam thing. Got cut it out.

[@Vcoldduck]

Why no reply's?

[@jimdavidson5208]

Best to cough up a little more dough and have a proper drive line shop do this. They can check for balance after.

[@darylangel]

really....thats how the pros do it huh they grab a hammer and start smashing the caps out hell I dont even know what I'm doing and I know better that a ball joint press works a lot easier and doesn't bind up the caps so bad you fight getting it unbound when your done.... least you coulda done is show how to smack the knuckles so the joint loosens up.....

[@jorgenunez8063]

Excelente

[@craigd123]

Screw it, I'll just replace the entire shaft

[@_JEBUS]

Still cheaper to buy the rebuild kit and have a shop do it with a press than buying the whole thing new.