u joints

[broncodriver33]

I have a u joint in my front axle that is bad. it is the u joint on passenger side closest to the diff. My question is, is this u joint the same as the ones closest to the wheels. and what is all involved in replacing it. i know i will have to take the hub apart. but what else is all involved. And does any one have a part number for that u-joint.

 

[mbtech2003]

all three u-joints in the front end are the same... as for replacement, it depends on what front d44 axle. there are two versions. a bolt on pass. side axle and a c-clip axle. if it is the c-clip then the front diff cover hasto come off to release the clip so u can slide the axle out. the bolt on one just unbolts from the side of the case to remove the axle.(after removing RF. hub and spindle). if u do these u-joints make sure u use good quality one. dont want to do it again :wacko:

if u have access to a ball-joint press(looks kinda like a heavyduty c-clamp) then u can try and do the inner u-joint with out removing the complete axle. make sure the mark the splines so the axle lines back up when reinstalling. this will be a pita but u wont have to remove part of the diff to change.

 

[broncodriver33]

all three u-joints in the front end are the same... as for replacement, it depends on what front d44 axle. there are two versions. a bolt on pass. side axle and a c-clip axle. if it is the c-clip then the front diff cover hasto come off to release the clip so u can slide the axle out. the bolt on one just unbolts from the side of the case to remove the axle.(after removing RF. hub and spindle). if u do these u-joints make sure u use good quality one. dont want to do it again :wacko:
if u have access to a ball-joint press(looks kinda like a heavyduty c-clamp) then u can try and do the inner u-joint with out removing the complete axle. make sure the mark the splines so the axle lines back up when reinstalling. this will be a pita but u wont have to remove part of the diff to change.

thanks for the info i am sure it will be helpful this weekend.

 

[miesk5]

yo!

Also; see this;

Replacement with pics in a 95 (axles removed for gear replacement) Source: by Ian S

He shows a lot of pics as well; ck ball joints, bearings, spindles, etc while you're in there

U Joint Identification for 90-96 Bronco & F Series; 1990-1997 AEROSTAR, ECONOLINE, F SUPER DUTY, F-150-350 SERIES, RANGER; 1991-1997 EXPLORER; 1997 EXPEDITION, MOUNTAINEER Source: by Steve83

Dimensions & Series Numbers Source: by Dana www2.dana.com

Repair, Front axle in an 88 Source: by Mark H