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Take the U-joint and push it as far upwards in the yoke as possible, put the cap over the U-joint end and gently tap it into place with the ball peen hammer. Hello, is-it possible to replace only the U-joint ? Do i need to buy the complete driveshaft if my u-joint is worn ? The U joint on the RWD shaft is not considered serviceable because they don't use traditional clips to hold the joint caps in. The U-joints should simply bolt on so I don't think a replacement like this would be too labor intensive or confusing, let us know how it goes, and good luck! New video tutorial detailing the replacement of U-Joints on a 240 with a 2" drive shaft. That indicates worn bores or (less likely) mis sized U-joint caps. If caps slide in by hand, you should think about replacing that driveshaft ... U-joint replacement can be an easy DIY repair. A large vise or other press or hammer and large punch can get the job done. Don't worry about it. Just swap your ujoints and put the shaft back on. Before you remove the shaft, take a piece of chalk and mark where the ... There are two accepted ways to replace U-joints: with a hammer and with a specialized tool. You can see the rust on this U-joint, which caused joint failure. The shop offered the repair option which involves cutting the u joint, welding a new one on, and rebalancing the car (no warranty, no guarantee)