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1986 Chevy Astro u joint replacement

Tiny
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  • 1986 CHEVROLET ASTRO
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 185,000 MILES
The front u joints needed replacing, but the yoke and the driveshaft do not have grooves for the retaining clips. The replacement u joints came with c clips and I don't know where the clips are to be installed. Can you advise me? Thank you
Thursday, March 26th, 2009 AT 11:56 AM

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Tiny
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See what looks like a little plactic coming out a small hole? GM uses a sealant take a propane torch heat up cap stuff wiill come out then pop out joint. New one clips go to insde grove
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Thursday, March 26th, 2009 AT 4:14 PM

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