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2002 Chevy Avalanche U joints

Tiny
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Drive Train Axles Bearings problem
2002 Chevy Avalanche V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

Hello my front drive shaft u joint is shot.
Just wonder how to change it. They are different looking u joint, I havnt seen b4. It doesnt have c clips or ring locks. It has cups on each end but there is no blots holding it down. Are they pressed in?
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Thursday, April 15th, 2010 AT 7:06 PM

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Tiny
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They are held with epoxy, heat with a torch until the glue squibs out of the small holes on the side of the yoke. Then press as usual, and use the c clips provided with then new joints.
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Thursday, April 15th, 2010 AT 7:17 PM

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