Precision Indexing for Steering U-Joints The Automotive Enthusiast's Guide

Now, Slide the other end of the U-joint over the steering shaft end and get it somewhat close to the hole in it and the shaft being lined up. It ... The notchiness is a pretty good sign that the joint is messed up. You would have to disconnect and flex the ends to really isolate it though. 17) maneuver the joint and shaft back down into the lower engine bay near the rack, moving the steering column as needed forward and backwards. In by case I used splined shafting between the U joints and tried different positions and picked the best. Form your photos it looks like you ... Did you bust the ears off of the u-joint? If not, I think you will be better off replacing the bearings; and they might be more common (?). I ... Make sure the steering shaft isn't too long and sticking too far into u joints either. That will make them bind when the u joint hits the shaft ... With the steering shaft pulled out of the U joint, it seems the U-joint is only moving in one direction, which puts pressure on the shaft, making it look like ... Now bolt your bottom ujoint on, now for the fun part rebolt the top u-joint. torque everything to spec, Drop down the car center your wheels and ... The VW U joints are pretty sloppy if you ask me. Not only do the spines only go a short way into the U joint but there's a lot of slop in the ... (? not sure proper name). It shouldn't move out of place unless you grab your steering wheel when it is disconnected. I was able to use two tubes ...