Replacing JEEP XJ Axle Shaft U-Joints

[@MajorWeakness]

Great instructions, you saved me from forgetting my dust shield!

[@TheOffRoadCorner]

Haha glad I could help. Thanks for watching

[@fletchlives13]

Wow awesome .. I just refound this video. Great insight and help on the easiest way to replace my ujoints in the front. Now is the time and your video is one of the best I've found. Very grateful and appreciative for you effort to help us XJ lovers out here. I'm in the inland northwest .. maybe we can rip up some trails sometime. Love the groovin music in the background.

[@alecsithong]

Awesome man! great video and quite amusing. Love the dust shield moment. We all have those moments. Thanks again man!

[@Timk0810]

I've never seen this method before where you use the axle itself instead of a socket to remove the ujoints. Looks much easer and less room for error. Thanks!

[@chuckhasse214]

Thank you much for the great instructional video! First time ever doing this replacement repair and you helped us understand each step. The air chisel trick was great. The only head scratching trouble was inserting the new ujoint back in the rod and tapping the greater cap back on for the clip without damaging anything. Many shouts out to ya!!!!!

[@drummer4hire24]

Impact Driver on the hub bolts was just about genius. Works like a charm

[@jpnelms1950]

That's the correct process - install without dust sheild, curse, start over. At least, that's how I always do it

[@TheOffRoadCorner]

Lol. Nothing like doing a job twice

[@dalemorton2364]

Omg my wheel barring was a pain in the butt to get off thanks for the tip on the air hammer

[@Bruceyenzer]

Good man! Went back and replaced the shield. Lol. This video was funny and now I feel comfortable replacing my joints.

[@dustybeers]

I have been chasing down the "squeak" myself on my 98 Cherokee Sport dd. Was driving me nuts - then I ran across this vid. Thanks!! Saved me alot of guesswork. Great tip, too!

[@wyattoneable]

Well done. I'm ready to tackle my U joints now. Thanks.

[@TheOffRoadCorner]

No problem. I’m glad I could help

[@Parlusk]

wyattoneable haha funny seeing you here. Hope all is well

[@terryhughes9041]

I just replaced my u joints and hubs. Everything was rusted pretty good. I used my air chisel . And man it popped that hub slap off no banging on it with a hammer. This video was A HUGE HUGE help.

[@dalldall1621]

Thanks for the video great demonstration lot of people use sockets to get the u-joints out or presses but you made it really easy and straightforward

[@zoexj4872]

Hey bud, I did my axle u- joints a few years ago and used the 5-760s also. Held up great to weekend fun and a trip to Moab. Still going strong. We've all forgotten some things while reassembling and I've kicked myself many times! One thing I did notice though, I believe that the spring washer is installed after the 36mm nut is torqued down. It serves to maintain pressure on the cap that is held in place with the cutter pin. Great channel.

[@TheOffRoadCorner]

Spicer joints are the way to go I think. I’ll have to check that spring washer. I thought I installed it the way you described but it’s very possible that I put it together wrong. Thanks for watching!

[@walther9161]

Love the bench vise trick!

[@TheOffRoadCorner]

it makes this job so easy

[@peterruppert7856]

Air Chisel did it for me too! Such a great idea!!! Thank you!!! Great video to man!

[@BFPolarBear]

Great vid. Hammering on the bolt to remove the hub is a great tip. I've seen people mangle theirs with a BFH.

[@webstella]

Thanks man! You made a potentially difficult job easy enough for even me to do. Now about to tackle the other side a year later. Already forgot the process lol. Hence why I am back. Liked and subbed!

[@robertt7889]

I'm about to do mine. Thanks Drew. I definitely won't forget the rotor dust cover now!

[@TheOffRoadCorner]

haha, yeah don't be like me!

[@kingarthur9157]

Dude, love it. Thanks for giving me the confidence to do this one.

[@TheOffRoadCorner]

Any time! thanks for watching!

[@r2barrow]

Thanks for the helpful video! Great editing, super easy to understand.

[@BFPolarBear]

I finally replaced my U-joints and front axle shafts. The slide hammer one can rent from Autozone makes this easy. You just may have to grind/widen some of the bolt holes of the adapter. They don't seem to fit perfectly over some 5 bolt wheels. Leave the wheel bearing bolts partially in so that the wheel bearing doesn't fall out onto the ground.

[@ericlewandowskivlogs]

Thanks for the easy to follow video. Saved, subbed and liked. Will be a handy channel to keep close with my new to me 99 XJ needing a lot of front end attention.

[@jackiecarpenter7747]

Very good video! I feel more confident doing it myself now

[@bgrey55]

Lol you are funny you had me cracking up when you realize you forgotten your brake shield.

[@ivanrubio3391]

You made it look easy I hope mine goes as smooth as yours Thanks for the tips

[@YTlovesme]

Spring washer should go between the axle nut and the retainer!

[@TheOffRoadCorner]

yep. thats where i put it.

[@YTlovesme]

@@TheOffRoadCorner Did you change it when you took it back apart because at 10:20 you put it between the axle nut and the regular washer.

[@jmelx09]

Thanks man, I needed this tutorial. 😎😎

[@magnusmagnuson6162]

You can also use the vehicles power steering to press the hub out. Use a deep well socket (impact rated) back out the 12 point bolt just like he did in the video but instead of a air hammer place the socket on the bolt and and wedge between the bold and inside knuckle (this takes 2 people) by turning the steering wheel. make sure you use anti-seize when you put the hub back on so it's easier if you even need to take it apart again.

[@aaronhjelmstrom9727]

Great video. Thanks. What wheels are those. Im needing new wheels and really like the simpler styles.

[@gearwolf9170]

Thanks this will be really useful when i have to do mine.

[@TheOffRoadCorner]

GearWolf 91 no problem. I’m glad it will help you.

[@98Kentuckian]

Very informative ! thank you for this !

[@respawnicon]

Awesome video. Is there any repair manuals that you would recommend that have step by step instructions. I don't think I can do this the first time from memory.

[@ClassickXD]

Excellent video 👍

[@4evrjustintime]

This video is awesome. Less excuses for me to screw it up now..

[@Jdres123]

Quick question. If you were replacing the entire axle assembly with new axles and hubs, can you just remove the 3 bolts holding the bearing to the knuckle and pull the whole axle assembly out with the bearing attached? **EDIT** 10:45 answered my question. Thanks!

[@danhambrick6331]

Hey Drew,I think I would have said the hell with that dust shield....

[@TheOffRoadCorner]

Dan Hambrick believe me, I almost chucked it in the trash haha.

[@ericlewandowskivlogs]

I left my off, because I forgot. I was thinking of throwing them back on when I do the u joints though. lol

[@Shagggdude3]

I can't tell you how many times I've forgot the dust shield Drew, and it sux on a Dodge 2500 4x4, it takes 4 hours per side.

[@MsKratos9]

Nice video man, I laughed a little but it was useful!!

[@TheOffRoadCorner]

Luis Rosas thanks man! I’m here entertain and inform haha

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

Awesome video mate, I probably should do the ones on my Jeep soon

[@TheOffRoadCorner]

CHEAP JEEPER thank you. They’re definitely something that can ruin a day on the trail.

[@OvenBak3d360]

I took my 240,000 mile Cherokee offroad for the first time after the engine replacement (got it with a bad engine) my front u joint lasted about 30 minutes on the dunes. Think I might just do both fronts at the same time to save a annoying day at the dunes lol

[@TheOffRoadCorner]

Probably a good plan to do both. I replaced one front u joint and now the other u joint is going out lol.

[@OvenBak3d360]

Had to load it in a enclosed trailer to get it the 80 miles home today lol

[@ericlewandowskivlogs]

Just did new wheel bearings and noticed my u-joints are shot. So I am here learning how to do them. But what I am hear to say, is yeah, those 12-point bolts to get the wheel bearings were a pita on both sides.

[@TheOffRoadCorner]

Thanks for watching. Those bolts are the worst haha

[@fletchlives13]

thank you for showing step by step details, great video bro.i have death wobble bad and just found a toast u joint on passenger side. hoping thats the issue cuz DW sucks.

[@TheOffRoadCorner]

Death wobble does suck. My stock Dodge Ram has had it off and on for 4 years now. Anything loose up front can cause it. Last time I fixed the DW was with a sway bar end link.

[@fletchlives13]

Thanks for response .. I've replaced sway bar links and main bushings and tie rod ends. Still here and now I found bad u joint. The rest is tight and looks healthy, it's difficult to pinpoint. Something is bad. Just bought it 98

[@fletchlives13]

98 xj, 4.0, stock w/ aftermarket 3.5 inch lift, new 30x9.50x15. Could a bad lift install and alignment is off a little, be the issue? Troubleshooting everything sense it's new to me

[@TheOffRoadCorner]

Fletch Lives with DW anything in the front suspension and steering could be a cause. Bad lift is possible. The alignment being a little off shouldn’t be a issue unless the toe is way off. I’d start by checking ball joints and tie rods. From there check the trackbar bolts and bushings. The best way I’ve found loose parts is to have someone turn the steering wheel back and forth with the jeep idling and just look for anything loose in the steering or suspension.

[@fletchlives13]

Thanks bro I really appreciate you taking a moment to help me out.

[@rat3466]

Great video

[@TurncoatTony]

I've forgotten the dust shield more times than I care to remember...

[@carlosa.delapena654]

great video

[@drewsboats]

Good job!

[@twistedwired]

Question, since you could pull the axle without taking off the wheel nut, can you change the u-joint with the bearing cassette still on? Though that might be more fiddly.

[@MrPedagno]

My brother, we’ve all done things like the dust shield. I would have walked away for the day. Nice work, good composure. Amateur question: Why did you tighten 2 lug nuts when you were reattaching the brakes?

[@aaronhjelmstrom9727]

The lug nuts are to bring the rotor into place to reattach the caliper.

[@alexmagers6595]

Can the shaft striking work in the passenger side? That round toothed gear thing is in the way and will get destroyed.. so I’m stuck. Can that come off? The socket method isn’t working for me

[@Deezy29]

The spring clip goes on after the nut not before. Washer, nut, spring washer then cap and cotter pin. Good video tho 👌

[@rexdavis1937]

Perfect video!!!!

[@jamescarvo6011]

Spring washer after nut, then nut retainer and cotter pin.

[@ihophomestead]

I did the same thing with the dust shield..

[@glennsenec7514]

Don't feel bad I also forgot to put the dust shield back on. lol

[@bryan17838]

1 thick washer 2 then nut.. 3 then spring washer ... 4 then crown 5 then pin :)

[@martinlim6204]

Thanks Mate!

[@starvingartist6754]

That shield is a bitch ain't it,,,,,I did that once myself,,,,good video man !

[@hucktrucks1161]

Most xj riders choose to leave off the dust shield because it just collects rocks more than anything

[@luisvillaneda3278]

I’m looking at a 2001 xj they guy wants 3000 for it cause it has bad u joints what do you think

[@TheOffRoadCorner]

I wouldn’t be scared of bad u joints. I’d check the fluids to make sure the oil looks like oil, coolant looks like coolant, etc. if there is no obvious problems with it I’d go for it.

[@luisvillaneda3278]

Thanks man appreciate it Love the channel !!!

[@richardeberline3585]

Yeah I would have chucked the dust shield right in the trash can lol as I dont have mine on now and my shit works fine

[@mlsknnr]

I'm getting ready to do mine, have a bad u joint on the right side (1998 model). Does the right side (long axle) come out as easy as the left?

[@TheOffRoadCorner]

It should. Getting the axle out of the housing is easy. I will take some effort to reinstall the axle without damaging the seal at the differential. Just try to line the axle up with the center of the axle tube as best as you can and take you’re time.

[@jlr0799]

bout how long did this take? well, minus forgetting the dust shield. LOL!

[@TheOffRoadCorner]

If you worked slow and paid attention unlike me lol probably 8hours

[@jlr0799]

@@TheOffRoadCorner thanks! Probably longer for me since I've not done this before. Lol!

[@brianspencer9483]

Your lower control arm looks rotten and the bushing is showing. Nice videos by the way.

[@TheOffRoadCorner]

Yeah. Adjustable lower controls are in the plans for the VERY near future.

[@squeaky61]

Watched this video. Thought ha, how dumb he didn’t put shield back on! Second wheel bearing bolt torqued.... wait a second... I didn’t put the damn shield back on!!😡😡 ha

[@TheOffRoadCorner]

hahaha I'm glad I'm not the only one

[@metaldemon60]

Please tell folks not to put that much pressure on a ratchet. That is what breaker bars are for.

[@TheOffRoadCorner]

I’m sorry but I don’t make videos telling people how to use their tools. Thats up to the viewers to decide.

[@serchmarc]

do you have any video about front driveshaft and transfer diagnosis¡?