Suzuki SX4 AWD driveshaft/propeller shaft repair of u-joints

2007 Suzuki SX4 AWD repair of the driveshaft/propeller shaft.
New greasable U-Jointsare installed.
Needs balancing of the propeller shaft at a shop after the rebuild.

[@sloppyzowe]

As always, thank you for supporting the SX4 community with your helpful videos!

[@nitebirdscuffle4213]

I dont say it enough.....thanks for taking the time and posting....Finally replacing mine today.....No play just ratcheting binding in the U joints....been chasing the vibration issue for long time

[@fanman4230]

Back in the 70s and 80s when I was but a lad, the bearings were loose needles which you had to pack in place with grease. Hammering together was not an option as it would dislodge and smash the needles. We used a vice or sometimes a press to reassemble the UJ. If the vibration wasn't due to wheel imbalance sometimes the centre bearing could be out of alignment. Try to fit it in the same place as it was originally or back off the mounting bolts slightly and do a short test drive to let it find its centred position (thrashing it on a wheel free ramp and undoing/tightening the centre bearing mounting bolts works but is not health and safety friendly). Failing that try fitting jubilee style hose clamps to the propshaft and rotate them around so the offset weight of the tightening screw provides a counterweight to the unbalance. Old guys rule. 🙂

[@sylvaincaron1734]

Thanks a lot for your great video. The lowest price for a "Rebuilt" Driving Shaft was 671 $ (CAD) here in my country... I save 400$ by changing the U-joints by myself and It was very simple after vewing your video. No driving shaft balancing for me... Thanks again volvosweden !!

[@patrickmorehouse5142]

can you supply the u joints you used

[@alekseyvolodin3659]

WOW! Realy great solution. Thanks you. Can you give a link for u-join parts?

[@JBSlickflyer]

I always put the new u-joint in the freezer for a couple hours, before install. They usually slide right in, with a c-clamp and a socket. The possibility of cracking the cups or yoke is greatly reduced this way.

[@Pfirtzer]

To remove rust, there is a much simpler way: put them submerged in vinegar and add some tablespoons of salt to it and let it be for a night and then rinse it off. All rust is gone

[@josephdipko2547]

My only advice is use a vice to hold the yokes across while driving the joints in and out less likely to bend them in or crack them

[@piotrpat]

It was three years ago. I hope that now You understand that nobody, never should change u-joints like You :)

[@2WheelDerness]

Why? What does wrong?

[@earthsskin]

Extremely helpful and easy to see. Thank you!

[@imthebro]

Had a similar issue a few months ago. Had the u-joints replaced and the driveshaft rebalanced. Works like a charm now. It should be noted that the car will drive perfectly fine without the driveshaft in place while it gets repaired.

[@volvosweden]

Did they balance the shaft on or off the vehicle? Did they remove an install for you? And how much did it cost? Thx in advance.

[@imthebro]

+volvosweden The job was done with the driveshaft off the car. It was then sent to a machine shop that specializes in this type of work around here. If I recall, they replaced all u joints (front and back) and balanced it for $300 CAD. No vibrations or any kind of noise since then.

[@volvosweden]

+imthebro thank you. Will be looking for a place tomorrow.

[@danb.3397]

@@imthebro For $5-600 you can buy a whole brand new one front to back.

[@matthewmuchesko7289]

I have a Suzuki SX4 and I had to replace my U-joints you showed in your video where you got yours if I couldn't see where you order them around I want to make sure I get the right one thank you and your video is very helpful

[@JonsGarage89]

12mm and 14mm. Thanks boss. Us fat guys hate crawling under there just to find out we brought the wrong tools.

[@Pifferfish]

THank you so much for this comprehensive video! My rear u joint has significant play, I may be trying this myself very soon ;)

[@marlonarauz7281]

Excelente video Porque solventaste los horribles remaches

[@TegsPal]

Good job! Cutting off the spider makes better sense than trying to unstake as I did. For the vibration after re-installation it is often corrected just by unbolting the flanges and rotating a 1/4 or 1/2 turn. Alternatively use a marker before removal? :)

[@volvosweden]

I will try that. Thx

[@panagdimi]

@@volvosweden Greetings from Chicago. I have the same car (same color too!) only it is a 2011 model with ~125K miles so it's in similar condition as yours when you did that video (7 years ago). Mine recently developed a noticeable vibration around 66-68 mph which becomes uncomfortable at around mid 70s (anything 80s or more and the car feels like it's gonna come apart). Mechanic suspects a bad driveshaft. My car uses a different part number than yours, which is actually slightly more expensive. Every mechanic I asked refuses to try our approach and wants to replace the entire driveshaft including the center bearing which is a job close to $$1,000. I am tempted to try what you did. Did you ever fix the post-repair vibration and what was causing it? Thanks for posting these videos, you have helped all of us SX4 owners a lot!!! Спасибо! Edit: I was reading the other comments and just realized you have sold your SX4. I will drive mine until the repair it needs exceeds its current value so I am hoping for at least another 75K miles.

[@TheTulatokarev]

​@@panagdimiDid you solved your vibration problem until now? Because I got the same problem after replacing rear u joint on my sx4. When I drive 80-90km/h, vibration is loud and really strong. Best regards, Ivan

[@neverstoplearning382]

Easiest way on you tube. Thanks a lot. Workf for me.

[@CarsAndBasss]

Love your videos! Helped a lot when working on my sx4!

[@111Denich]

А где купили крестовины с запорными кольцами? Дайте ссылку! Или выложите фото упаковки с партнамбером. Спасибо!

[@santoswo]

Congratulations on video. Please, what sites you buy parts for your sx4 beyond ebay?

[@EvgenyAA]

интересный способ фиксации крестовин изнутри , что за фирма такие выпускает?

[@CmdoCake]

Man you'll save me 500$ at least. Thanks alot!

[@zmanvideo1]

thanks for the excellent video, very helpful!!! I was wondering if one could hammer out the u-joint rather than using a cut off wheel....not sure if my hands are steady for that ;)

[@user-rk9vd9xd1s]

Никогда так не делайте! Говорю вам как специалист. Очень много грубых ошибок, от которых этот кардан будет "колбасить" и в результате разрушится. 1.Обрабатывая шкуркой керновку, повредил поверхность "ушей", от чего стаканчик начнет вскоре вращаться на своем месте. 2. Крестовина не подходит по размеру, она короче. Мастер вставил стопоры, а они не доходят до упора. В процессе работы стаканчики сдвинутся к упору. и крестовина будет двигаться со стороны в сторону приблизительно 2 мм. А это катастрофа для кардана. 3. И последнее. Даже если было все соблюдено правильно, в любом случае нужно произвести балансировку.

[@user-yf4id1ry9b]

Ага,я тоже заметил,что стопор не доходит до уха😲

[@moj_gospodin]

всегда меняли крестовины и никто не жаловался на несбалансированный кардан. заводской балансировки если грузики на месте хватит на весь срок.

[@Mr.Mittex]

Добрый день. Подскажите, а на болтах это гроверы или просто шайбы?

[@Andy-df5fj]

Can the car be safely driven as FWD with this shaft removed?

[@saraflores9601]

Excellent video

[@zulfiqardayala4086]

I like your hard working

[@kerimaljovic4855]

Hey dude :) you had any issues after? Vibration or? You did not have to balance shaft?

[@paulelliott3629]

Please can you help have a sx4 ddis 2.0 after u joints

[@pearl427]

Real nice! Thanks much!

[@todpower6510]

Hey where did you get the ujoints what’s the part numbers

[@rt4wd_wolff]

Does this model have the Viscous Coupler?

[@gerdbeckmann3887]

Thank you for video - looks straightforward - my question is: I have a 2011 SX4 Crossover - is the procedure the same? Thank you..

[@volvosweden]

Get a new complete driveshaft. Or let the shop rebuild.

[@earthsskin]

@@volvosweden is the procedure for the 2011 sx4 crossover much different than the procedure you showed?

[@n45w73]

Nice video ! (please dont start to put music grinding noise is a better music) :o) Where did you find you joint ? I removed 2 years ago my drive shaft and I had it rebuilt by a driveshaft shop, I think they use Rockford joint... what is your and where did you find them... one of my friend need need joints .... :o)

[@zulfiqardayala4086]

Thanks for drive cross

[@snoopdog6426]

Nicely done.

[@keineahnung9042]

Whats the type of u joint, can you tell me please. I cant find anywhere

[@volvosweden]

This repair did not work. I ended up buying complete unit for cheap 600$.

[@zulfiqardayala4086]

Nice job

[@darrellphipps9100]

Great job, Thanks !

[@fornlexx]

thanks you..

[@123465250]

каталожный номер крестовины напиши.

[@LockeAG4]

I'm a very fan of your channel, is so helpful , I know you create your content the way you want , and that is perfect . But , can I ask please as suggestion, not to use background music . If it's possible , will be great! , Thank you.

[@volvosweden]

+Adrián Gálvez G. I wonder if there is more people dislike the music in my videos? i thought music is better than silence.

[@LockeAG4]

+volvosweden Whatever you decide is good for me , maybe just turning down the volume a little bit , For example for me the sound of the work you are doing is more than ok.

[@christophedefraine5643]

+volvosweden Music when you make fwd and when you don't talk seems ok to me.

[@jimmoiscuderiaolive3408]

thank you !!! i have a SX 4 !! me to !!

[@SadMetallist616]

молоток лучше не использовать, пресс или тиски. стопорные кольца вроде должны стоять снаружи, не? дремелем для них делаются канавки

[@zulfiqardayala4086]

Wonderful

[@gitlerkaput9051945]

а как же балансировка кардана?

[@zulfiqardayala4086]

Good information

[@liquidcoffeeguy]

OMG ....I own the exact same Suzuki ....colour too ! ........Im in Winnipeg ....im looking to do some minor mods ...lift kit , tires , roof cargo rack remote start / security ..... have you any recommendations or info you could share .....truly appreciate ! thanks

[@pavelmelendres6592]

He already sold his Suzuki

[@volvosweden]

No longer own one.

[@JA-rn5qv]

If you haven't already you should join Club SX4.

[@MMKJ]

Thanks for share👍🏻

[@kazanyjack]

Excelentem video

[@user-rk9vd9xd1s]

Do not ever do that! I tell you as an expert. There are a lot of gross mistakes, from which this cardan will "kolbasit" and as a result will collapse. 1.Working with a sandpaper coring, damaged the surface of the "ears", from which the cup will soon rotate in its place. 2. The cross does not fit in size, it is shorter. The master inserted the stoppers, but they did not reach the stop. During the work, the cups will move to the stop. And the cross will move from side to side about 2 mm. And this is a disaster for the cardan. 3. And the last. Even if everything was correctly observed, in any case, you need to make a balance.

[@13knoxknox]

respect!!!!!

[@EstebanGarcete]

Nice!

[@bonnetbolt]

same as u bud i fitted new u joints still got vibration at 100kph but cannot find anyone to balance the shaft, everyone saying the yokes will be bad?no -one will even look at it?

[@volvosweden]

+Stuart Reid I have the same problem. Vibration and no one wants to balance. Still trying to find someone to balance the prop shaft.

[@sunside79334]

you guys should try to align the joint bushings properly by using a dial indicator on the mounted shaft to reduce the run out. i was cringing already when i saw the OP hammering in the bushings as the lateral placement of the center of the cross joint could be off by tenth of inches easily (as there obviously is no flange on the bushing or axle joint for defined placement), and any effort of balancing the shaft might be in vain then anyway.

[@yokleu7570]

Stuart Reid you can try put 2or3 clamp on the shaft then tune the clamps around (like balance​ you tires) at different position drive around to find out where is the less vibration positions , I did this on my F-150 back 70' we are poor kid ,if you have money take to a truck shop they will do it for you ,

[@jaimeebratttestet9747]

Oye; ese trabajo está mal hecho. Si utilizas una prensa en "C" sería ideal. Saludos.

[@missfixitCanada]

This is a wicked video. One thing I did not like was the lack of proper guarding on your grinder. Lead by example!

[@moj_gospodin]

КАК? КАК вообще можно до такого состояния довести кардан? Даже если не слышать стуки, будешь ощущать удары и вибрацию.

[@bonnetbolt]

who did u buy u joints from, how do they balance the shaft?

[@volvosweden]

On eBay. The shop refused to balance saying that the yolks are damaged.

[@bonnetbolt]

so do u have any vibrations? that why i have to do mine vibrating at 50kph and 90-120kph

[@bonnetbolt]

great video

[@volvosweden]

+Stuart Reid After the repair video I have vibration starting at 80kph. Its off the car since. Need to take it to a different shop to see if they can balance it. Or I will get a used.

[@bonnetbolt]

oh that is a bummer, anyhow i followed your video and removed u joints from my 2010 sx4 this morning ,I have just ordered u joints from u joint store in usa ,so see what happens when they get here Did you know the distance between ears on yolk and ears on the flange are different 0ne is 40mm anD the other 43mm so u joints must be fitted the correct way.

[@berndkoch4720]

The music that comes with this video is just a pain in the arse.

[@bigus547]

зачем крестовину пилил

[@Selivanhocki]

Мдааа. Обзор как не нужно делать.

[@danb.3397]

Whooo boy, you need to go to school first because a few things were not done the best way like sanding the stakes off. You CAN'T touch where the u joint cap goes because then you change the ID and it will make the cap loose. I just did the rear shaft on my '06 AND DON'T THINK YOU CAN BALANCE THE DRIVESHAFT AFTER ! No one will touch it because the u joints are not perfectly symetrical in the yoke.

[@user-ts7tr8xs6w]

What a butcher