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9T1 Red ZR1 · 05-01-2018

Hello,
I am replacing my driveshaft u-joints. The old joint at the yoke in the front flops around as you turn the drive shaft (once it has been removed from the car). The new Spicer joint is stiffer. It moves freely and completely but "holds" its position as I turn the driveshaft parallel to the ground. Is this normal or do I have the caps pressed in too tight? How loose should the new joint be?

Thanks,
Bill

S.hafsmo · 05-01-2018

Both my old and new joints held the yoke when rotating the shaft. Replaced them today.

9T1 Red ZR1 · 05-01-2018

Thanks, I appreciate the information.

Bill

05-01-2018	#1
9T1 Red ZR1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Warminster, PA Posts: 78	Universal joint question Hello, I am replacing my driveshaft u-joints. The old joint at the yoke in the front flops around as you turn the drive shaft (once it has been removed from the car). The new Spicer joint is stiffer. It moves freely and completely but "holds" its position as I turn the driveshaft parallel to the ground. Is this normal or do I have the caps pressed in too tight? How loose should the new joint be? Thanks, Bill __________________ LT5 Red/Red

05-01-2018	#2
S.hafsmo Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norway Posts: 397	Re: Universal joint question Both my old and new joints held the yoke when rotating the shaft. Replaced them today. __________________ - '90 ZR-1

05-01-2018	#3
9T1 Red ZR1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Warminster, PA Posts: 78	Re: Universal joint question Thanks, I appreciate the information. Bill __________________ LT5 Red/Red