volvohyes
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- Jun 26, 2019
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- Charlotte, NC
So I'm replacing u-joints and the center carrier bits... shouldn't be too hard right?
I'm using these Meyle u-joints from FCP: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-universal-joint-u-joint-meyle-3520997my
I'm currently working on the first joint at the transmission, but I can't keep it from binding, even with hitting each yoke ear to set the cap. It almost seems like the new u-joint is slightly too long or the clips are too thick so that when I put in the clips it binds up. This is how it's been going:
1. Put in joint with no caps into drive shaft yoke
2. Line up caps on each side
3. Use press to push in one cap far enough to reveal clip groove
4. Put in clip
5. Press other cap in while taking care not to push too hard against the 1st cap.
6. At this point I can hit each yoke to set the caps and the joint moves beautifully with no resistance
7. Now to put in the second clip, I have to lightly tap it with a hammer and screwdriver
8. Now no matter how I try to set the caps, the joint binds enough to concern me
I'm sure that all the needle bearings are in their place so that isn't the problem.
Has anyone had any similar experiences with Meyle u-joints? Any other recommendations?
Like I said it's almost like the u-joint assembly is too long to fit within the clips....
I'm using these Meyle u-joints from FCP: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-universal-joint-u-joint-meyle-3520997my
I'm currently working on the first joint at the transmission, but I can't keep it from binding, even with hitting each yoke ear to set the cap. It almost seems like the new u-joint is slightly too long or the clips are too thick so that when I put in the clips it binds up. This is how it's been going:
1. Put in joint with no caps into drive shaft yoke
2. Line up caps on each side
3. Use press to push in one cap far enough to reveal clip groove
4. Put in clip
5. Press other cap in while taking care not to push too hard against the 1st cap.
6. At this point I can hit each yoke to set the caps and the joint moves beautifully with no resistance
7. Now to put in the second clip, I have to lightly tap it with a hammer and screwdriver
8. Now no matter how I try to set the caps, the joint binds enough to concern me
I'm sure that all the needle bearings are in their place so that isn't the problem.
Has anyone had any similar experiences with Meyle u-joints? Any other recommendations?
Like I said it's almost like the u-joint assembly is too long to fit within the clips....