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Needle Bearings fell out!!

Old 09-14-2009, 03:43 PM
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I was putting the driveshaft for my 98 Trans Am back on the other day and the needle bearings fell out of the U Joint caps. Any one know where I could get replacements??? Please Help
Old 09-14-2009, 04:01 PM
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Clean each one of them individually, if you can find them all. Then reinstall and pack will grease. Try one of the many local parts houses for a replacment if needed.
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I just removed mine and my dad said 100 times....dont drop the bearings! Don't drop the bearings!

I dropped the bearings.

Clean and reinstall if you can find them. Very common item at part stores.
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I'd rather just find them all and repack with grease than to have to torch the Nylon to get the old U joint out
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call me lazy, but i rather just buy new u joints. plus, its better to be safe than sorry
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Okay thanks alot guys
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Next time use tape around joint to keep bearings retained.


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