Driveshaft/U-Joint Replacement

**PLEASE READ THIS VIDEO DESCRIPTION FOR HELPFUL INFORMATION**
In this video, we show you how to replace a u-joint on your driveshaft.  The vehicle we performed this job on is a 3rd Gen 4runner.  The first time we performed this job, we used a balljoint c-press which is one of the common tools used for this job.  We found that due to the way the Toyota yokes are shaped, a c-press didn't work that great.  We then tried a 2 jaw puller and employed some other techniques that we found worked much better for us.  

**PARTS**

*Toyota OEM U-Joint #04371-60070
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**HELPFUL TOOLS**

**If you don't see a tool you need listed below, here's a master copy of Timmy's suggested tools:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T...

*6 Ton Jack Stands - (strong stands to safely support your vehicle while you're working on it)
 https://amzn.to/2MM91w6

*Heavy Duty Rubber Wheel Chocks - (nice chocks that don't slip)
 https://amzn.to/2mttRWp

*Brite-Mark Medium Tip Paint Marker, Orange - (used to make match-marks on driveshaft)
 https://amzn.to/2OyTwre

*Dewalt 3/8" Impact Gun - (used to remove driveshaft bolts/nuts)
 https://amzn.to/2uqWnZy

*Dewalt Batteries
 https://amzn.to/2urcx59

*Dewalt Battery Charger
 https://amzn.to/2Ud8RlY

*3/8" Drive Wobble Impact Extension Set - (wobble extensions give you a little more play than a standard extension when you can't get a straight shot onto a fastener like the application of getting onto the driveshaft bolts.  It's sort of like have a swivel) https://amzn.to/2BwuOl4

*3/8” Drive Shallow Impact Socket Set
 https://amzn.to/2KnoYaq

*Offset Box End Wrench Set - (used to hold nuts while using the impact on the bolt heads)
 https://amzn.to/2sei01t

*Long Set of Ratcheting Box End Wrenches - (used in conjunction with the offset wrenches to break free the more stubborn driveshaft bolt/nuts) https://amzn.to/2oOhndL

*Plastic Mallet - (used to knock driveshaft loose of the 3rd member companion flange)
 https://amzn.to/2CCOqVP

*1/4" and 3/8" Flex Head Ratchet Set - (used both these ratchets for this job.  These are super functional ratchets that will make your wrenching life easier.) https://amzn.to/2ql8nNA

*1/4” Drive 6 Point Standard Metric Socket Set
 https://amzn.to/2QIU7te

*3/8" Drive 6 Point Metric Standard Socket Set
 https://amzn.to/32WIh0M

*Yost Bench Vice - (this is the vice I have on my work bench.  Yost makes well-built vices)
 https://amzn.to/2ofa4LD

*Yost 6” Aluminum Vice Jaw Caps - (aluminum jaws are softer than steel and will protect the steel items you clamp in your vice) https://amzn.to/2PopCrd

*Brass Drift Set - (used for several applications during this repair)
 https://amzn.to/2BrXfki

*Ball Pein Hammer - (used to strike brass drifts)
 https://amzn.to/2W5eHV5

*20 Piece Screwdriver Set - (used a flat blade screwdriver to knock out u-joint c-clips.  This is a nice complete set of screwdrivers) https://amzn.to/34aLrQ1

*OTC Front End Service Kit - (the two-jaw puller we used for this job came from this kit.  This is a very handy kit I've used for tons of jobs) https://amzn.to/2LuisQc

*Large Metric Impact Socket Set (29mm-38mm) - (this is a nice set of larger impact sockets.  It has a 29mm socket you can use to help get the bearing cups out of the yoke.  It also has a 35mm socket to remove CV axle nuts) https://amzn.to/2qdhWhG

*Brass Hammer - (used to strike slip yoke)
 https://amzn.to/2QS3Ay7

*Mayhew 5 Piece Prybar Set - (used a smaller pry bar to help get the first bearing cap out)
 https://amzn.to/2Ob8THw

*Super Fine Steel Wool - (used to clean up yoke surfaces in preparation for the new u-joint)
 https://amzn.to/2YNckYh

*Grease Gun - (used with lubricate grease zerk fittings)
 https://amzn.to/2UrRGtN

*Lucas Oil Heavy Duty Grease (For all u-joints and slip yokes - Recommended by a driveline shop local to me)  https://amzn.to/2ObZAH0 

*CDI 3/8" Drive 10-100 Foot Pound Torque Wrench  - (used to torque driveshaft bolts/nuts)
 https://amzn.to/2U2vUA4