While replacing frnt U-joint, What else?

[NNovak]

Ok, my left front U-Joint is squeking like heck and I can feel it act up in the steering wheel. Now from what I read I am going to take the truck in and have both fronts done and the the front drive u-joint since I just had the rear drive u-joint changed a few weeks ago.



so while I have the local shop taking stuff apart to change the U-joint is there anything else I should have them replace or look at closely while doing the job?



just turned 60k miles.

 

[JCasper]

It's not that hard of a job to do yourself.



Read here: https://www.turbodieselregister.com...n-discussions/200780-front-axle-u-joints.html



I would check the Ball Joints and wheel bearing unit. I didn't replace either of them. Just the U-Joints.

 

[SierraRam]

Check the wheel unit bearings, they are not serviceable and have been known to fail fairly early.



SR

 

[JLovas]

Quite a few members (including myself) have replaced ball joints in the 60K-80K range, take a good look at them. Also, make sure never seize gets coated on the outside of your hubs, their tough to get out initially and the never seize will make it easier if you ever have to pull them out again.

 

[PRattenbury]

Be careful of your inner axle seals. They get damaged easily and are a pain to replace.

 

[JCasper]

Be careful of your inner axle seals. They get damaged easily and are a pain to replace.

From re-installing the axles?

 

[rbattelle]

From re-installing the axles?

Yeah. But I found a bit of grease slathered on the end of the axle keeps the seals happy.

Don't worry, if you had damaged yours you'd know by now.

Ryan