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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: FunkyZebra on September 01, 2011, 06:09:52 PM

Title: ZJ U-Joint replacement
Post by: FunkyZebra on September 01, 2011, 06:09:52 PM

Hey all,

New to the forums so please forgive me if I've posted in the wrong place.

I plan to replace my front axle u-joints at the weekend, and was wondering on the easiest way to do this, tools required, any thing to look out for, and any pointers you may have. Any advice appreciated

Title: Re: ZJ U-Joint replacement
Post by: wildwood on September 01, 2011, 07:21:46 PM

A big vice and a cheater bar and 2 sockets of diff sizes to assist the removal of old UJ............... circlip pliers, WD 40 and maybe a propane torch to apply heat! enjoy tis nice when you finish :icon_twisted: :icon_super:

Title: Re: ZJ U-Joint replacement
Post by: bigjeepzj on September 01, 2011, 07:27:02 PM

 :iagree:

Title: Re: ZJ U-Joint replacement
Post by: MOCAJ on September 01, 2011, 07:28:34 PM

yep and i hope you gone with greasables as an upgrade  :greggmo:

Title: Re: ZJ U-Joint replacement
Post by: FunkyZebra on September 02, 2011, 05:55:06 AM

Thanks for the comments, appreciated, I did go for the greaseable ones, The old ones look pretty rusted up, not looking forward to doing it, but needs must.

Title: Re: ZJ U-Joint replacement
Post by: DarrenR on September 09, 2011, 08:16:47 PM

Zj front axles are cv joints unless an Xj axle or shafts have been put in

Title: Re: ZJ U-Joint replacement
Post by: bigjeepzj on September 09, 2011, 08:20:55 PM

first mod to do on a zj is xj axle shafts.
or if you can xj axle and prop

Title: Re: ZJ U-Joint replacement
Post by: Mike Pavelin on September 09, 2011, 09:15:57 PM

Not on diesels. They had Spicer UJs, not CV joints.

Title: Re: ZJ U-Joint replacement
Post by: FunkyZebra on November 02, 2011, 09:57:08 PM

Mikey's right, def u-js:)

Title: Re: ZJ U-Joint replacement
Post by: FunkyZebra on November 02, 2011, 09:58:06 PM

Damn autocorrect!! No offense Mike lol