Paul Cataldo
Stainless
- Joined
- Dec 9, 2004
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
Never done this before fellas.
I've been told that there are three U-Joints in my 2002 extended cab Sierra 1500 2WD.
They are cheap ($9 each), and I have been told by some that they can be beat off with a hammer, and others have told me a press is needed.
I have also been told that I need to back the truck up on ramps, in order to incline the truck with the nose (engine) down, in order to keep the transmission fluid from pouring out.
Others have told me the tranny fluid will not pour out even if on level ground.
Some have also told me stories of some type of needle bearings involved, that have to be "re-aligned" ??
Bottom line is some say it's a piece of cake, others say it's hell.
I tend to believe it's very doable, but thought I'd see what you guys have to say.
I'm mainly concerned with whether or not a press is needed for this job...?
As always, thanks fellas...
I've been told that there are three U-Joints in my 2002 extended cab Sierra 1500 2WD.
They are cheap ($9 each), and I have been told by some that they can be beat off with a hammer, and others have told me a press is needed.
I have also been told that I need to back the truck up on ramps, in order to incline the truck with the nose (engine) down, in order to keep the transmission fluid from pouring out.
Others have told me the tranny fluid will not pour out even if on level ground.
Some have also told me stories of some type of needle bearings involved, that have to be "re-aligned" ??
Bottom line is some say it's a piece of cake, others say it's hell.
I tend to believe it's very doable, but thought I'd see what you guys have to say.
I'm mainly concerned with whether or not a press is needed for this job...?
As always, thanks fellas...