1986 Chevy Astro u joint replacement

1986 CHEVROLET ASTRO
185,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TER1TON
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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
Mar 26, 2009 at 11:56 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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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
Mar 26, 2009 at 4:14 PM
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