Alpha one Gen 1 U joint removal

[Dubed]

Are ya feeling lucky? With the corrosion on the other bearings. I don't know much but I would break it down just to see..if it looks good then put it back in
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Good point

 

[achris]

... but I would break it down just to see..if it looks good then put it back in
..

That's what I do, everytime...

 

[Dubed]

That's what I do, everytime...

Thank you everyone

 

[Rick Stephens]

That's what I do, everytime...

exactly. already right there. playing ostrich is good way to walk back from wherever you break down.

 

[Dubed]

Ok, time to press the bearings on and set the rolling torque.
What is the correct method for pressing the bearings on? One at a time or as a pack?
I assume one at a time, first one till almost in contact then the large spacer, then the last bearing till its just touching the spacer, then set the preload....
Or am I wrong?

Thanks

 

[Dubed]

After examining everything, my new thought process is;
Press on 1st bearing till it bottoms out on gear, with large spacer and races installed press 2nd gear on till it almost touches spacer (spacer should rotate freely) then set the rolling torque onto the new yoke with new nut and washer... as per Chris's video
Correct?

 

[achris]

After examining everything, my new thought process is;
Press on 1st bearing till it bottoms out on gear, with large spacer and races installed press 2nd gear on till it almost touches spacer (spacer should rotate freely) then set the rolling torque onto the new yoke with new nut and washer... as per Chris's video
Correct?

Bang on.