bad noise when turning

[MancheKid86]

like what the title says,

i think its the u-joint for the front left wheel?

how easy to fix?

[freakjeep93]

shouldnt be too bad. ive never done a u joint on a truck but its pretty easy on a atv.

[Garvin]

The u-joints aren't that hard to replace. The hardest part in the whole disassembly is removing the hub. Including the lug nuts, there are about 11 bolts (5 lug nuts, 2 caliper bolts, 1 axle nut, 3 hub assembly bolts).

 

Replacing the u-joint in the axle, itself, is easy also. You can either use the two sockets and hammer trick or can get the actual tool. I personally use the two sockets and hammer.

[freakjeep93]

:agree: i use the same method.

[Dirteatr717]

Just lift up the front end with a jack and wiggle the u-joint to see if they clank, easy way to tell :)