In my defense -- I searched this sight and googled how to change these. I have found dozens of very helpful insights.
However, I have a small, very simple (but frustrating) issue with all of these posts and howtos: Everyone seems to be changing U-Joints on a bench.
This is a problem because I want to remove the u-joint directly aft of my transfer case. I noticed that on some yokes the u-joints are attached by two straps that can be undone by 4 small bolts so that one side can be disconnected and the ujoint can be relocated to a bench for removal from the other yoke. That is fine and good and I get that. However, directly aft of the transfer case, both yokes are solid. There are no straps. So -- do I have press this u-joint out while it is still attached under the jeep using a u-joint press? I believe there is enough room for this, but I am not sure. What am I missing?
However, I have a small, very simple (but frustrating) issue with all of these posts and howtos: Everyone seems to be changing U-Joints on a bench.
This is a problem because I want to remove the u-joint directly aft of my transfer case. I noticed that on some yokes the u-joints are attached by two straps that can be undone by 4 small bolts so that one side can be disconnected and the ujoint can be relocated to a bench for removal from the other yoke. That is fine and good and I get that. However, directly aft of the transfer case, both yokes are solid. There are no straps. So -- do I have press this u-joint out while it is still attached under the jeep using a u-joint press? I believe there is enough room for this, but I am not sure. What am I missing?