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miken7132 · 05-13-2010, 08:32 AM

I rebuilt a universal joint that I purchased through ebay using a kit from Brattons (cross, bushings, and clips). The rebuilt joint has about 1/8 to 1/4 inch of play across each yoke. Is this normal? When I bolted it to the transmission drive, put on the rear cap, and rotated the joint, I noticed a sound like metal rubbing on metal. I assume its the joint rubbing against the inside of the cap. Will this go away once the engine/transmission is hooked up to the drive shaft/torque tube putting the drive train in alignment?

Kurt in NJ · 05-13-2010, 08:39 AM

Yes, it is normal, the driveshaft supports the rear of the u-joint.

Tom Wesenberg · 05-13-2010, 08:48 AM

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I squirt some oil on the moving parts of the u-joint and work it around, then pack lots of grease around it. After it's installed and covered, I remove the speedometer driven gear and start pumping grease into the housing until it comes out the speedometer gear opening.

05-13-2010, 08:32 AM	#1
miken7132 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 15	Universal joint I rebuilt a universal joint that I purchased through ebay using a kit from Brattons (cross, bushings, and clips). The rebuilt joint has about 1/8 to 1/4 inch of play across each yoke. Is this normal? When I bolted it to the transmission drive, put on the rear cap, and rotated the joint, I noticed a sound like metal rubbing on metal. I assume its the joint rubbing against the inside of the cap. Will this go away once the engine/transmission is hooked up to the drive shaft/torque tube putting the drive train in alignment?

05-13-2010, 08:39 AM	#2
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,156	Re: Universal joint Yes, it is normal, the driveshaft supports the rear of the u-joint.

05-13-2010, 08:48 AM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Universal joint Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I squirt some oil on the moving parts of the u-joint and work it around, then pack lots of grease around it. After it's installed and covered, I remove the speedometer driven gear and start pumping grease into the housing until it comes out the speedometer gear opening.