[WPTA] Trouble with U joint retainer clips

[Gary Fredo]

 Ray,
Make sure you have the correct U-joint for the car.  You probably do but compare it with the old one just to be sure.  Look for any burrs on the prop shaft where the U-joints go in.  Use sockets and a vise to press everything together.  Make sure everything is straight as you press them together.  Don't get too crazy with how much pressure to use.  If they stop moving but they aren't far enough in then take them apart and start over.  Use grease to keep the rollers in place.
If you get really frustrated then Pgh Driveshaft can replace them for you.  They are fairly reasonable priced.
Hope that helps.
Gary

    On Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 10:54:11 AM EST, Ray Mihalko via Wpta <wpta at autox.team.net> wrote:  
 
 All,
I am trying to replace the U joints on the diff side of the propeller shaft on a GT6.  After installing the U joint, I pressed both ends in as far as they would go.  I can insert the retaining clip on one side, but not on the other. It seems I only need a very tiny fraction of an inch of clearance to get the clip in but can’t get it in.

Eventually after pressing extremely forcibly with the C  clamp tool the cup failed on the opposite end.  I going to take it apart to see if I had some trash or a needle bearing in the bottom of the cups but I’ll likely find nothing. 

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks,
Ray Mihalko

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