How to perform a Universal Joint repair on Chevrolet Caprice?

To perform a Cleveland type joint repair, start by cleaning the ends of the bearings on the yokes and removing the snap-rings using snap-ring pliers. If the snap-rings are tight, tap the bearing cup to relieve pressure. Support the trunnion yoke and press out the trunnion using a vise and a socket. Grip the bearing cup in a vise to fully remove it, and repeat for the remaining cups. Ensure the vent hole on the slip yoke is not blocked. Use a universal joint repair kit to replace the trunnion, seals, bearings, cups, and snap-rings. Begin reassembly by packing lubricant into the trunnion ends. Place the dust seals correctly on the trunnion and insert one bearing cup into the yoke, followed by needle rollers. Insert the trunnion into the cup and stick needle bearings into the opposite cup. Press both cups fully home in the vise and install new snap-rings. Repeat for the other bearing cups. If the bearing cup housings are excessively worn, replace the entire driveshaft assembly. Always check the wear in the sliding sleeve splines and replace if necessary. For a Saginaw type joint, follow a similar procedure, removing snap-rings if necessary and removing plastic material from the yoke after removing the trunnion. Reassembly is the same, with snap-rings installed inside the yoke. If needed, strike the yoke with a hammer to assist in seating.

What is the function and maintenance of the Drive Shaft and Universal Joint on Chevrolet Astro?

The driveshaft in the model is a tube running from the transmission to the rear end of the car and containing universal joints at both ends so that it can deliver power to the rear wheels regardless of the angles. It has a split yoke in the front, which engages into the extension housing of the transmission so that it can move back and forth as required during its use. An oil seal seals the compartment additionally and acts as a barrier to prevent the leakage of the fluid as well as the entry of contaminants into the transmission. Engine drive shaft does not require much maintenance as the joints are of type universal joints and are lubricated for life and are considered for replacement only if certain problems surface compelling the removal of the whole assembly from the car. The balance of the driveshaft must be preserved, and so it has to not be covered with undercoating or mud and has to be checked for damage as well as the proper attachment of the balancing weights each time it is to be removed. Problems associated with the driveshaft are generally heralded by noises or vibration feel while the car is in motion, which can be establish through a road test to pinpoint if the root cause is the driveshaft or another part. Forcing an engine speed during the test also navigates to the root of the problem, and if the noise, or the vibration, is reduced when the transmission is in different gears, the driveshaft may not be the problem. Regarding checking for worn universal joints the first symptom is a clunking noise heard while coasting, say from a stop sign and accelerating to proceed; the second is abnormal driveline noise while coasting in Neutral. Furthermore, if the vehicle is jacked and the driveshaft is rotated while examining the universal joints for end play is another method of determining the wear level.

What should you do before beginning the procedure for replacing a universal joint on Chevrolet Trailblazer?

Before starting this procedure, one should always purchase a Universal Joint Service Kit for your model vehicle and, at least, skim over the outline of the method. First of all, it is necessary to get rid of the driveshaft. Hold up the driveshaft on a bench on which you have placed a vise, and thereafter use a small pair of pliers to untie the snap-rings which are on the two ends of the universal joint yokes. It is mounted on a short pipe or a large socket and the second socket is pressed out of the cross by closing the vise. Drive the cross through until it is flush with the mating surface, and then, with pliers, extract the bearing cap. A universal joint repair kit will therefore include a new cross, seals, bearings, caps and snap-rings. Check the bearing cap bores in the yokes for wear and damage; if they are so worn that the caps can be roughly shaken off, the driveshaft will have to be renewed. Make sure that the dust seals are in the right position on the cross After this place one of the bearing cap using the vise to be pressed in the yoke up to 1/4 inch deep. Squeeze chassis grease to keep the needle rollers fitted into the caps, then, put the cross into the partially fixed bearing cap and ensure that the needle rollers do not come off. Maintain equal distance from the arms of the cross and insert both caps in their respective position by slowly tightening the jaws of the vise. Push the caps into the yoke with a socket slightly smaller in diameter than the caps in one side; install the snap-ring; then push the other side to move the cross assembly closer to the installed snap-ring and fix the other snap-ring. Perform the same on the other two bearing caps. If this joint has ever been rebuilt and you will be using new snap-rings, then you will need to take off two snap-rings fixed at the interior part of each bearing cap. This must be done if this is the first time the joint is being rebuilt since the pressing operation will shear the molded plastic retaining material so that it will not be necessary to pull out snap-rings. The U-joint is usually reinforced with a plastic material and it may be required to heat the U-joint to over 500 degrees to melt the material and apply force to separate the elements. Cut the bearing caps, take off the cross, before washing all of the plastic material from the yoke especially round the injection holes use a punch. The reassembly here is the same with outer snap ring joint only that, the snap rings are located at the internal side of each bearing cap. After fixing the position of the bearing cap it is pressed until the snap ring can be fitted. If the joint remains slightly rigid after assembly, it is recommended to strike the yoke with a hammer to 'spring' the yoke ears so that the joint will open.

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- Astro | 1985-2005 | VAN ASTRO | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 4.3L
- Avalanche | 2002-2013 | 1/2 TON, 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 8.1L
- Blazer | 1992-2005, 1985-1988 | 1/2 TON, 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
- C10 | 1985-1986 | REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel
- C1500 | 1996-1998 | C1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, C1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
- Camaro | 2000-2002, 1991-1997, 1985-1987 | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE, RS 2 DOOR, RS CONVERTIBLE | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
- Caprice | 1982-1996 | 4 DOOR, BROUGHAM 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 2 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC LS 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, LS 4 DOOR, STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.4L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 5.7L Diesel
- Express | 2003-2014 | 1/2 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 1/2 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1/2 TON PASSENGER EXPRESS, 1/2 TON PASSENGER SAVANA, 3/4 TON CARGO EXPRESS | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L
- G10 | 1985-1995 | 1/2 TON CARGO, 1/2 TON PASSENGER, 3/4 TON CARGO, 3/4 TON PASSENGER | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
- G20 | 1985-1995 | 1/2 TON PASSENGER, 3/4 TON CARGO, 3/4 TON PASSENGER | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
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- Avalanche | 2007-2013 | 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L
- Blazer | 1996-2005 | 2 DOOR | 6 Cyl 4.3L
- C1500 | 1992-1995 | C1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, C1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, C1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, C1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.4L
- C2500 | 1992-2000 | C2500 CREW CAB, C2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, C2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, C2500 REGULAR CAB | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.4L
- C3500 | 1992-2000 | C3500 CAB CHASSIS 135.5, C3500 CAB CHASSIS 159.9, C3500 CREW CAB LONG WHEELBASE, C3500 CREW CAB SHORT WHEELBASE, C3500 EXTENDED CAB, C3500 REGULAR CAB | 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.4L
- Corvette | 1984-1996 | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE | 8 Cyl 5.7L
- Express | 1996-2014 | 1 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE EXPRESS, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RV CUTAWAY, 1 TON PASSENGER, 1/2 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 1/2 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1/2 TON PASSENGER EXPRESS, 1/2 TON PASSENGER SAVANA, 3/4 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 3/4 TON PASSENGER EXPRESS | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 4.8L Flex, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.4L, 8 Cyl 8.1L
- G10 | 1994-1995 | 1 TON CARGO, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, 1 TON PASSENGER | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L
- G30 | 1992-1996 | 1 TON CARGO, 1 TON CARGO CLASSIC, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RV CLASSIC, 1 TON PASSENGER, 1 TON PASSENGER CLASSIC | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.4L
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- Express | 2004-2024, 2001-2002 | 1 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 1 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE EXPRESS, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RV CUTAWAY, 1 TON PASSENGER, 3/4 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 3/4 TON CARGO SAVANA, 3/4 TON PASSENGER EXPRESS, 3/4 TON PASSENGER SAVANA, Van 3/4 Ton Cargo Express | 4 Cyl 2.8L Diesel, 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 4.8L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.6L, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel, 8 Cyl 8.1L
- K3500 | 1996-2000 | K3500 CAB CHASSIS 135.5, K3500 CAB CHASSIS 159.9 | 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.4L
- Silverado | 1999-2019 | 1500 CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 REGULAR (CAB ONLY), 2500 REGULAR CAB, 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 161.5, 3500 CREW CAB, 3500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 3500 CREW CAB ONLY, 3500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 3500 DOUBLE CAB LONG BOX, 3500 EXTENDED CAB, 3500 REGULAR (CAB ONLY), 3500 REGULAR CAB, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 REGULAR CAB, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 161.5, CLASSIC 3500 CREW CAB, CLASSIC 3500 EXTENDED CAB, CLASSIC 3500 REGULAR CAB, CREW CAB 1 TON, CREW CAB 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 2500 LONG BOX, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, DOUBLE CAB 2500 LONG BOX, DOUBLE CAB 2500 STANDARD BOX, EXTENDED CAB 1 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 161.5, REGULAR CAB 1 TON, REGULAR CAB 3/4 TON, REGULAR CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 137.0, REGULAR CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 161.5 | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel, 8 Cyl 8.1L
- Suburban | 2008-2020, 2000-2006 | 1500 4 DOOR UTILITY, 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 REGULAR CAB, 3/4 TON, 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 185.5, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 161.5, 3500 CREW CAB, 3500 EXTENDED CAB, 3500 REGULAR CAB, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 REGULAR CAB, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, CLASSIC 3500 CREW CAB, CLASSIC 3500 EXTENDED CAB, CLASSIC 3500 REGULAR CAB, EXT 3/4 TON, XL 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 8.1L
- Tahoe | 2015-2020 | 1500 4 DOOR UTILITY | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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- G20 | 1992-1995 | 3/4 TON CARGO, 3/4 TON PASSENGER | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
- K1500 | 1992-1999 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
- S10 | 1994-1996 | PICKUP | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 6 Cyl 4.3L
- Silverado | 1999-2007 | 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L
- Suburban | 2000-2006 | 1/2 TON, 1500 CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 8.1L
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- K1500 | 1992-1999 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
- S10 | 1994-1996 | PICKUP | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 6 Cyl 4.3L
- Silverado | 1999-2007 | 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L
- Suburban | 1992-2006 | 1/2 TON, 1500 CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel, 8 Cyl 8.1L
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- Other Name: JOINT KIT, Propeller Shaft Universal Joint; Universal Joint
- Position: Front
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- Silverado | 2014-2018 | 1500 CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CREW CAB 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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- Other Name: JOINT KIT, Propeller Shaft Universal Joint
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Blazer | 1994 | 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
- C1500 | 1992-1998 | C1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, C1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.4L
- K1500 | 1988-1998 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
- K2500 | 1994-1995, 1988-1991 | K2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K2500 REGULAR CAB | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.4L
- K3500 | 1988-1991 | K3500 CAB CHASSIS 135.5, K3500 CAB CHASSIS 159.9, K3500 EXTENDED CAB, K3500 REGULAR CAB | 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.4L
- Suburban | 1994-1995 | 1/2 TON, 3/4 TON
- Tahoe | 1995 | CLASSIC 2 DOOR 1/2 TON, CLASSIC 4 DOOR 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
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Chevrolet Joint Kit, Prop Shf Universal
Part Number: 84922957
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- Other Name: U-Joint, Universal Joint
- Replaces: 84272144
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Silverado | 2020-2024 | 1 TON CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, REGULAR CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 137.0, REGULAR CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 161.5, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel
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Chevrolet Joint Kit,Front Axle Propeller Shaft Universal
Part Number: 15617319
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: JOINT KIT, Propeller Shaft Universal Joint
- Position: Front
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- S10 | 1983-1990 | 2 DOOR, PICKUP | 4 Cyl 1.9L, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.2L Diesel, 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 4.3L
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Chevrolet Joint Kit,Propeller Shaft Universal
Part Number: 91173316
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: JOINT KIT, Propeller Shaft Universal Joint; Universal Joint
- Replaces: 96069180
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Tracker | 1989-2004 | 2 DOOR HARD TOP, 4 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE | 4 Cyl 1.6L, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 6 Cyl 2.5L
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Chevrolet Joint Kit, Prop Shf Universal
Part Number: 84712242
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: U-Joint, Universal Joint
- Replaced by: 84807275
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Colorado | 2015-2024 | CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, CREW CAB - 6'2" BOX, CREW CAB LS - 6'2" BOX, CREW CAB LT - 6'2" BOX, EXT CAB - 6'2" BOX, EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, LS CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, LS CREW CAB-5'2" BOX(I), LS EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, LT CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, LT CREW CAB-5'2" BOX(I), LT EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, LTZ CREW CAB-5'2" BOX, SPORT CREW-5'2" BOX(NA) | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 4 Cyl 2.8L Diesel, 6 Cyl 3.6L
- Silverado | 2019-2024 | CREW 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON(VIN REQ'D), CREW CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 6 CYL 3.0L Diesel, 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.6L, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel, 8 Cyl5.3L
- Suburban | 2021-2024 | 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
- Tahoe | 2021-2024 | 4 DOOR 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Chevrolet Joint Kit, F/Axl Prop Shf Rr Universal
Part Number: 84526285
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Universal Joint
- Position: Rear
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Silverado | 2020-2024 | 1 TON CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1 TON, CREW CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 137.0, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, REGULAR CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 137.0, REGULAR CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 161.5, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 6.6L, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel
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Chevrolet Joint Kit, Prop Shf Universal
Part Number: 84679955
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: U-Joint, Universal Joint
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Silverado | 2020-2024 | CREW CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 137.0, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1 TON 119.0, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CREW CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 161.5, REGULAR CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 137.0, REGULAR CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 161.5 | 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel
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Chevrolet Joint Kit, Prop Shf Universal
Part Number: 84922956
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: U-Joint, Universal Joint
- Replaces: 84272143
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Silverado | 2020-2024 | 1 TON CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, REGULAR CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 137.0, REGULAR CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 161.5, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 6.6L
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Chevrolet Joint Kit, Prop Shf Universal
Part Number: 84679948
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: U-Joint, Universal Joint
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Silverado | 2020-2024 | 1 TON CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1 TON, CREW CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 137.0, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1 TON 119.0, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CREW CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 161.5, REGULAR CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 137.0, REGULAR CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 161.5, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 6.6L
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Chevrolet Joint Kit, Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Inner
Part Number: 84210651
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Kit, Rear Whl Drv Shf Inr
- Position: Rear Inner
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Blazer | 2019 | HIGH COUNTRY/LTZ 4 DOOR SUV, LT 4 DOOR SUV, RS 4 DOOR SUV | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.6L
- Traverse | 2018-2019 | LS EXTENDED 4 DOOR SUV, LT EXTENDED 4 DOOR SUV, LTZ EXTENDED 4 DOOR SUV | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 6 Cyl 3.6L
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Chevrolet Joint Kit,Propeller Shaft
Part Number: 12545626
Product Specifications
- Other Name: JOINT KIT, Propeller Shaft Universal Joint
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- C1500 | 1992-1998 | C1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, C1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.4L
- K1500 | 1988-1998 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
- K2500 | 1988-1991 | K2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K2500 REGULAR CAB | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.4L
- K3500 | 1988-1991 | K3500 CAB CHASSIS 135.5, K3500 CAB CHASSIS 159.9, K3500 EXTENDED CAB, K3500 REGULAR CAB | 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.4L
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Chevrolet Joint Kit,Propeller Shaft Universal
Part Number: 2330781
Product Specifications
- Other Name: JOINT KIT, Propeller Shaft Universal Joint
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- P30 | 1991 | CHASSIS DELIVERY | 4 Cyl 3.9L Diesel, 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.4L

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Chevrolet Universal Joint Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Joint Kit, Front Axle Propeller Shaft Front Universal
23104840
Q: How to perform a Universal Joint repair on Chevrolet Caprice?
A: To perform a Cleveland type joint repair, start by cleaning the ends of the bearings on the yokes and removing the snap-rings using snap-ring pliers. If the snap-rings are tight, tap the bearing cup to relieve pressure. Support the trunnion yoke and press out the trunnion using a vise and a socket. Grip the bearing cup in a vise to fully remove it, and repeat for the remaining cups. Ensure the vent hole on the slip yoke is not blocked. Use a universal joint repair kit to replace the trunnion, seals, bearings, cups, and snap-rings. Begin reassembly by packing lubricant into the trunnion ends. Place the dust seals correctly on the trunnion and insert one bearing cup into the yoke, followed by needle rollers. Insert the trunnion into the cup and stick needle bearings into the opposite cup. Press both cups fully home in the vise and install new snap-rings. Repeat for the other bearing cups. If the bearing cup housings are excessively worn, replace the entire driveshaft assembly. Always check the wear in the sliding sleeve splines and replace if necessary. For a Saginaw type joint, follow a similar procedure, removing snap-rings if necessary and removing plastic material from the yoke after removing the trunnion. Reassembly is the same, with snap-rings installed inside the yoke. If needed, strike the yoke with a hammer to assist in seating.
Joint Kit,Front Axle Propeller Shaft Universal
89059111
Q: What is the function and maintenance of the Drive Shaft and Universal Joint on Chevrolet Astro?
A: The driveshaft in the model is a tube running from the transmission to the rear end of the car and containing universal joints at both ends so that it can deliver power to the rear wheels regardless of the angles. It has a split yoke in the front, which engages into the extension housing of the transmission so that it can move back and forth as required during its use. An oil seal seals the compartment additionally and acts as a barrier to prevent the leakage of the fluid as well as the entry of contaminants into the transmission. Engine drive shaft does not require much maintenance as the joints are of type universal joints and are lubricated for life and are considered for replacement only if certain problems surface compelling the removal of the whole assembly from the car. The balance of the driveshaft must be preserved, and so it has to not be covered with undercoating or mud and has to be checked for damage as well as the proper attachment of the balancing weights each time it is to be removed. Problems associated with the driveshaft are generally heralded by noises or vibration feel while the car is in motion, which can be establish through a road test to pinpoint if the root cause is the driveshaft or another part. Forcing an engine speed during the test also navigates to the root of the problem, and if the noise, or the vibration, is reduced when the transmission is in different gears, the driveshaft may not be the problem. Regarding checking for worn universal joints the first symptom is a clunking noise heard while coasting, say from a stop sign and accelerating to proceed; the second is abnormal driveline noise while coasting in Neutral. Furthermore, if the vehicle is jacked and the driveshaft is rotated while examining the universal joints for end play is another method of determining the wear level.
Joint Kit,Propeller Shaft Universal
26008858
Q: What should you do before beginning the procedure for replacing a universal joint on Chevrolet Trailblazer?
A: Before starting this procedure, one should always purchase a Universal Joint Service Kit for your model vehicle and, at least, skim over the outline of the method. First of all, it is necessary to get rid of the driveshaft. Hold up the driveshaft on a bench on which you have placed a vise, and thereafter use a small pair of pliers to untie the snap-rings which are on the two ends of the universal joint yokes. It is mounted on a short pipe or a large socket and the second socket is pressed out of the cross by closing the vise. Drive the cross through until it is flush with the mating surface, and then, with pliers, extract the bearing cap. A universal joint repair kit will therefore include a new cross, seals, bearings, caps and snap-rings. Check the bearing cap bores in the yokes for wear and damage; if they are so worn that the caps can be roughly shaken off, the driveshaft will have to be renewed. Make sure that the dust seals are in the right position on the cross After this place one of the bearing cap using the vise to be pressed in the yoke up to 1/4 inch deep. Squeeze chassis grease to keep the needle rollers fitted into the caps, then, put the cross into the partially fixed bearing cap and ensure that the needle rollers do not come off. Maintain equal distance from the arms of the cross and insert both caps in their respective position by slowly tightening the jaws of the vise. Push the caps into the yoke with a socket slightly smaller in diameter than the caps in one side; install the snap-ring; then push the other side to move the cross assembly closer to the installed snap-ring and fix the other snap-ring. Perform the same on the other two bearing caps. If this joint has ever been rebuilt and you will be using new snap-rings, then you will need to take off two snap-rings fixed at the interior part of each bearing cap. This must be done if this is the first time the joint is being rebuilt since the pressing operation will shear the molded plastic retaining material so that it will not be necessary to pull out snap-rings. The U-joint is usually reinforced with a plastic material and it may be required to heat the U-joint to over 500 degrees to melt the material and apply force to separate the elements. Cut the bearing caps, take off the cross, before washing all of the plastic material from the yoke especially round the injection holes use a punch. The reassembly here is the same with outer snap ring joint only that, the snap rings are located at the internal side of each bearing cap. After fixing the position of the bearing cap it is pressed until the snap ring can be fitted. If the joint remains slightly rigid after assembly, it is recommended to strike the yoke with a hammer to 'spring' the yoke ears so that the joint will open.