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Old 10-01-2010, 11:35 AM
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What else to replace when doing U-joints?
I've got to replace the front U-joints on my 4x4 F250 so are there any other things I should replace while getting my hands dirty?
 
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Old 10-01-2010, 12:08 PM
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What U joints are you replacing?
 
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Old 10-01-2010, 01:16 PM
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What U joints are you replacing?
The ones that look like U's?
 
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If you are replacing the joints on the front axle replace the ball joints as long as you have it apart.
 
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Old 10-01-2010, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by stx2006
The ones that look like U's?
If they look like U's he has other problems.
 
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Old 10-01-2010, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dsq3973
If they look like U's he has other problems.
That is true!
 
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Originally Posted by dsq3973
If you are replacing the joints on the front axle replace the ball joints as long as you have it apart.
Yup, on the front axle.
 
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Old 10-02-2010, 09:06 AM
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Yup, on the front axle.
I'd replace the needle bearings in the hub bearing assembly, and possibly your ball joints if they haven't been done yet while you're in there.
 
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Old 10-27-2010, 11:58 AM
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What about the axle shaft bearings (aka axle shaft guides)?

Also, the inside of the housing is dirty, what else do I need to be worried about?
 
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