Thread: Needle Bearing Cap - UJs

I would expect the yoke to be worn so not just a new uni required unless the clip has been spinning without disturbing the grease, which doesn't appear to have happened.

Originally Posted by Graeme

I would expect the yoke to be worn so not just a new uni required unless the clip has been spinning without disturbing the grease, which doesn't appear to have happened.

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Replace the UJ, put Loctite on the cap to stop it spinning?

Ah poop - you lot will not give me the answer I want .

So I guess it all needs to come out and replaced - bummer.

Thanks for all the responses - I will replace and put some Loctite Bearing fit on the caps as well.

Cheers

Garry

I wouldn't loctite the caps in place if you ever want to get it apart again, unis are a ****** at the best of times.
I love Loctite products and use bearing retainer and liquid metal in electric motor housings that have flogged out but I wouldn't use it there, too much axial load

It'll be pretty obvious if it's been spinning in the yoke, which it has, that cap will fall out.

Not just the U-joint that strictly needs replacing - the bearing cap is hardened, so the wear is probably in the yoke. While it is possible the circlip is turning, this seems unlikely as they are supposed to be sprung into place.

I would be inclined to clean it up and, despite what Rick says, remove the circlip, add some loktite 603 and replace the circlip. And keep an eye on it.

Thanks Rick and John for those additional comments - I will pull it out and find out what is going on - irrespective, new UJs front and rear and a new yoke (I think I have one) if there is wear in there.

Cheers

Garry

Originally Posted by 101RRS

Ah poop - you lot will not give me the answer I want .

Just ignore it - it will last forever, I promise.