mooserage
Staff member
So I'm trying to replace the rear U joint on the driveshaft. I was told by a number of people, including the guy I spoke with at JNZ, that its cheaper to order a T-case recall kit as it comes with a new U-joint spider and caps at half the cost of just the U-joint. But here is where I'm running into trouble: the kit comes partially assembled with 2 caps holding the spider to the new t-case yolk and two caps just in a bag. So it makes sense to just take the two caps off the assembly, remove the spider and replace it and the 4 caps on the driveshaft. But how do you remove the caps from the assembly without using some kind of pliers to get the first one out? this will, inevitably, scar up the side of the metal cap.
So, my question is, does this matter? as long as the circlips are in place and plenty of grease in the caps will the side of the cap being scarred make a difference? Or, do I need to order another kit for two fresh caps, and just harvest one of the spiders? (thus also making it the same cost as the original kit...)
I hope I've worded that clearly enough, anyone with experience will be much appreciated, Thanks!
So, my question is, does this matter? as long as the circlips are in place and plenty of grease in the caps will the side of the cap being scarred make a difference? Or, do I need to order another kit for two fresh caps, and just harvest one of the spiders? (thus also making it the same cost as the original kit...)
I hope I've worded that clearly enough, anyone with experience will be much appreciated, Thanks!