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Fordestes · 08-18-2023, 08:59 PM

Are the u joint trunion bearings supposed to be full floating ? I have two that are different in that respect , one the outer bearing on the housing sides are solid and don't turn, I have another which the bearing floats in the housing , I want to re build one which has a little slop in the spider ,what is the easiest way to remove the bearings and not destroy anything , I was thinking about forcing a wire under the locking wire clips to compress it into the bearing groove, Or is it easier to pull the locking wire out with a set of pliers where it can't be re used. I tried to buy another joint assembly and i was told they are on nation wide back order, the joints I am using are v 8 non riveted type.

08-18-2023, 08:59 PM	#1
Fordestes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 931	U joint how to. Are the u joint trunion bearings supposed to be full floating ? I have two that are different in that respect , one the outer bearing on the housing sides are solid and don't turn, I have another which the bearing floats in the housing , I want to re build one which has a little slop in the spider ,what is the easiest way to remove the bearings and not destroy anything , I was thinking about forcing a wire under the locking wire clips to compress it into the bearing groove, Or is it easier to pull the locking wire out with a set of pliers where it can't be re used. I tried to buy another joint assembly and i was told they are on nation wide back order, the joints I am using are v 8 non riveted type.