How to Replace Driveshaft U Joints 07-14 Chevy Suburban

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5 жыл бұрын

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In the video, 1A Auto shows how to replace a broken or worn driveshaft u-joint. The video is applicable to the 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Chevy Suburban.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2013 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
🔧 List of tools used:
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/obc/1AXAA00020
• 11mm Wrench 1aau.to/obc/1AXAA00010
• 11mm Socket 1aau.to/oe5/1AXAA00015
• Ratchet 1aau.to/ofG/1AXAA00016
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/oe5/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/ocV/1AXAA00044
• Rust Penetrant
• Center Punch 1aau.to/oI/1AXAA00055
• File
• Hammer 1aau.to/oaW/1AXAA00091
• Vise
• Wire Brush 1aau.to/o4/1AXAA00079
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@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@connerenzo2181 2 жыл бұрын

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@samechanic3341 3 жыл бұрын

I like how u still added the difficulties and didnt edit that part out thanks

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@flyinlo1474 5 жыл бұрын

It is nice to see a real world tutorial where things don't go perfectly in each step! Thanks for the great video!!

@thefarmingbeardsman2760 Жыл бұрын

I agree!

@jarrod5793 4 күн бұрын

I feel normal now that saw professionals struggle some. I thought it was only me when things always go sideways when I fix stuff. You make the best videos

@davidrod1969 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. It was great to see how you worked through all the road blocks instead of skipping through them like others do. People want to see all you went through to get those u-joints out.

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+David Rodriguez Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@quattro004 5 жыл бұрын

Having a brief clip at the start to demonstrate the noise is a HUGE help. Great idea I wish all repair videos did that. Especially for difficult to describe noises that only happen while driving. This is the exact noise my Silverado is making. Great job guys.

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

+quattro004 Thank you! We are glad we could help.

@thomastirolflorida5363 3 жыл бұрын

Great point !

@KaMiKaZeE1337 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing all the struggles this thing gave you, at least I know I'm not the only one who is having a tough time with getting those rusted in caps out.

@john-xc3iy 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, this makes me feel skilled as hell after watching this, lol!!

@aztekwarrior8498 Жыл бұрын

🤣

@letsfly7562 3 жыл бұрын

Makes me appreciate living in rust free Las Vegas Nevada. I replaced mine last week and they came right off with ease.

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@marsman69mh Жыл бұрын

Great video!! Thanks for the valuable info!! Legend has it that if you apply a little heat with a torch, those rubber seals will melt away and give a much easier time removing the old u joint!

@laurijorgenson6683 4 жыл бұрын

It is so refreshing to see a real world example of what a DIYer could experience. So often these videos only give you the perfect world which is completely unrealistic. I also liked the beginning of the video which provided the potential sound. I thought it was helpful to show what you are looking for when checking the u joints and how to hold it so you’re checking it properly. Would anti-seize in the snap ring groove be helpful for the next guy or yourself if you have to do them again? Also, do the snap rings come with the u-joints? That may have been a missed marketing opportunity for 1A AUTO. Thanks guys for making this video.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Lauri Jorgenson Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@samkamps3 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. What this taught me is that I should just get a new driveshaft with the U-joints already installed in it.

@elderofdarkness 5 жыл бұрын

That damn ball joint press would have worked the whole time

@retiredperson4054 6 ай бұрын

WOW guys you show all the hard stuff! Which is the REAL World pain (ITA) of doing this job!

@lukevj 3 жыл бұрын

After ten minutes in, I decided I’m just buying a new driveshaft and joints

@korndawggy1801 2 жыл бұрын

Im thinking about just taking mine in somewhere. Maybe this is why some of the trucks went to an aluminum driveshaft. Lol!

@smokedoutlocedout1 2 жыл бұрын

After seeing this I’ll just pay the mechanic $110 save myself the hassle lol

@nicholashuft3598 Жыл бұрын

Maybe these guys will take your advice

@AccessGranted95 Жыл бұрын

WEAK

@JamesSmith-pg7xp Жыл бұрын

@@AccessGranted95 not that they are weak it's just that GOD has anointed people for different jobs and if they wanna pay their money that's them, but now that I know how to do it I'm gonna keep hammering, Thank you GOD ALMIGHTY AND TO HIS SON JESUS CHRIST 🙏🏾💪🏾

@kirkmo1666 3 жыл бұрын

This was awesome guy's I really appreciate it. As one would say, knowing is half the battle.

@himeedajew 3 ай бұрын

I like watching how others donthese jobs and ya got the job done! I've learned cleaning up all the rust first, either with a wire brush or wire wheel, then applying rust penitrent makes a big difference.

@birddog7492 3 жыл бұрын

What can I say it's a hard life sometimes. I normally take a big hammer and beat the hell out of everything under there before I start. I don't know if it helps but it makes me feel better. Thanks for the video. You boy's are great.

@dericross341 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great video on how not to change a u joint. Lol so many no nos done on here.

@frederickbarayuga8824 Жыл бұрын

Hi sir Andrew and sir Andy. Thank you so much for your instructional video. It help us as a technician for future endeavors. Hope to see more videos of yours most especially gm mechanical issues. Thanks a lot and more power to you...

@pelon22388 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you guys !!

@alihamdouchi 7 ай бұрын

The best video quality ever 😊and best information ever!!!

@nicholashuft3598 Жыл бұрын

It's good to see Harry and Lloyd both ended up with decent jobs...

@smcd6372 2 жыл бұрын

Great job. Thanks for not editing out where we curse and throw wrenches.

@urbanlegend1884 10 ай бұрын

They have a much better composure of emotions than I have when things just keep going wrong

@DAJANEM99 2 ай бұрын

Something I forgot to do when I did mine (2003 Trailblazer) was to install the inside lock ring on the U joint caps that get bolted into the rear end yoke. I had my driveshaft come lose because a cap came off while driving on the highway. Not A good thing to forget.

@djay62992 4 жыл бұрын

This video is long a.f. but hey for a dummy like me .. keep up the great work... 1a is ok in my book

@B_HarTz 4 жыл бұрын

Well, I Cosme here needing to maybe replace my u joint, but after seeing the struggle. Maybe I really don’t need too after all. I had a rough time removing the old transfer case seal and installing the new one. Sheesh took me too days and felt like the struggle I had was shown in this video... but if I end up doing it, I’ll use this video as a guide, thanks

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+BLacK HarTz Thanks for checking us out!

@PrairieDad 4 жыл бұрын

I love the painter's tape to cover the brand of wrench used.

@Nick-rl1jc 4 жыл бұрын

Get some heat on those, and it would really help.

@chilafouxtravis 4 жыл бұрын

Take a screw driver and tap the snap ring to get it to move. Or take socket that fits the size of the cap on u joint and smack the clip to loosen up. This video hurt to watch.

@jcart011 4 жыл бұрын

I am def not a mechanic. But, all i could think of during the snap ring portion was a small flat head screwdriver

@1432bird 5 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I was having the shop do it but they did last 250,000 miles

@djahongirdjumabaev8587 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! What is the part numbers of two U-joints?

@shystysky12 2 ай бұрын

OK I changed my u joints on the back side. And I still gave that sound.

@braylongodleydrummer7205 2 жыл бұрын

A Press would have saved you a lot of time. Very informative video thanks

@timhiller1029 Жыл бұрын

love your videos, always show and explain so well, thank you.

@darrylmccorey9646 Жыл бұрын

Having the right tools is a must 👆🏾

@mattaustin8889 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@MrChevman81 5 жыл бұрын

Pounding on the driveshaft with a socket is a disaster waiting to happen, bent ears, closing the grooves for the clips, you are replacing the u joint, pound on it. And enough with the rust penetrant already.

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

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@niveklor1456 5 жыл бұрын

I know right?,watching this made me cring...never trust a clean shavin mechanic..lol

@chilafouxtravis 4 жыл бұрын

Umm. No it's not. That's a GREAT way to do it. It fits the outer part of the cap which is where it's the strongest. That's the only thing that didnt drive me crazy about this video lol

@dtceezy 3 жыл бұрын

Ball joint Press, excellent method for closing the ears on the driveshaft

@chrisheyer1 2 жыл бұрын

Put anti-seize where the caps are going to be sitting that way next time won't be so dang hard to get off😁

@thecrusader3941 Жыл бұрын

God that was pintail to watch… HEAT!!!

@Grub370 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you :)

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+TVGLive Thank you for your feedback!

@dmh8953 5 жыл бұрын

About to change out both my rear diff and transfer case joints on my 05 Tahoe z71. Kinda nervous about screwing this up but this video helped out a ton! Appreciate videos like these!

@Nick41622 Жыл бұрын

My 2006 Mazda BT 50 driveshaft has a carrier bearing in the centre, which makes it very long. I will be replacing the U joints by myself. One good thing it has no rust.

@1MopedDave 6 ай бұрын

339k people watched what not to do… although it is helpful for many to see the difficulties they might experience along the way, I can’t help but feel bad for whoever’s Suburban that is.

@jonnyrockall1832 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, Chris! Liked and subscribed. And that's not easy for me to do!

@TheBucktowncrazy Ай бұрын

I just purchased the U-joints from yall. Besides the vise. Is it possible to list the size of the sockets used to tap out and tap in the universal joints?

@GoatGirl314 4 жыл бұрын

My weekend project. Dealer wants an arm and a leg.

@michaelanthony5335 4 жыл бұрын

Are those serviceable parts worth investing into? Looking to swap my on my Silverado . Looking for some better longevity

@boost1728 4 жыл бұрын

I need your address so I can send you a couple flat head screw drivers. Geesh. Makes prying the snap rings out WAY easier when you use it as a wedge

@bradleymenezes6196 3 жыл бұрын

Would it be a somewhat similar procedure with an 04 Avalanche 1500?

@michaelfornell4467 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect. Could not of done it nor explained it better my self.

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@J_valentino 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial 👍

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+DaddyTooBig Thanks for the feedback!

@tonyb7748 2 жыл бұрын

Is it acceptable to use some heat on this being that the old joints needed replacement anyway?

@wild8757 Жыл бұрын

Correct me if I’m wrong but the universal joints that have the clips on the inside must have the bearing caps push from the inside out, they cannot be driven in with the press or hammer or they will damage the bores??

@imfreshdude7225 4 жыл бұрын

If anyone is curious it is not as difficult as these dudes makes it look.

@thessbest123 4 жыл бұрын

Depending on the circumstances. In this case the u joint was very rusty and seized inside the drive shaft.

@bradleymenezes6196 3 жыл бұрын

Solid video guys. I think I'm going to try to tackle this after watching!

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@gunsofsteele 4 жыл бұрын

OMG!!! How long were those things in there? Was this a salvage from the sea? I'm 54 & if I ever let one of my rides get to that point please come save me from the brothel because the madame has taking me hostage! Great lesson gentlemen!

@davede31 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for recording this.

@theapplianceguru 3 жыл бұрын

"Well folks If you have a stubborn snap ring like this one it might be time to bring out the big boy tools.." (brings out plasma cutter)

@thasocko5737 3 жыл бұрын

I accidentally put the driveshaft backwards on my 2012 4wd Tahoe put yoke in the wrong side but honestly it looks identical on Both sides of the driveshaft will that be an issue or is that fine because it looks identical on both sides?

@markdog3355 3 жыл бұрын

I had to use cold spray to freeze the caps to get them out of my u joint, after the penetrating oil. Cold spray is safer then using a torch under a vehicle. I couldn't release my shaft from the differential, and I have an aluminum drive shaft, so I didn't want to pry on it.

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+MarkDog Thanks for the feedback!

@mike.3727 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Question, do u joints typically start leaking fluid when they’re real bad? Looks red to me, so I’m assuming it’s tranny fluid. Noticed a good amount of fluid on the bottom of my truck, didn’t know if that’s normal or if there is something else that is wrong?

@JamesSmith-ho7kg 4 жыл бұрын

Mike. No fluids, just the grease liquefying from friction heat and seeping out. If your seeing tranny fluid you got a leak from the output shaft.

@sprucehollowfarm6816 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this.

@seagulltravelalharbiss2148 Жыл бұрын

Dear In GMC Sierra 2006 truck different u joint 2 the same and the front small do you now the u joint size or number Thank you

@deenasty894 3 жыл бұрын

Question I just installed a transmission on my Yukon 2008 the transmission I bought used came off of a 2007 avalanche but the drive shaft from my Yukon seems a bit short if I try bolting it on it won’t spin on the transmission side when i unbolt it and push it in further into the transmission it spins any idea how I can fix this issue

@NabalashalAhwar-vj9cg 2 жыл бұрын

Does it matter which side the grease fitting is positioned on rear axle u joint. Is it ideal to be positioned to front or back?

@richardresendez2325 4 ай бұрын

I have a 05 Silverado and never changed mine you think I should change mine?

@shystysky12 2 ай бұрын

I only did the rear u joints. Front is good.

@billydenham9313 3 ай бұрын

Now this is the sh*t that happens to us out here in the real world. 😂

@MakeItMike 3 жыл бұрын

I put anti seize in the retainer clip grooves.

@carnezvizualzcarnezvizualz2524 9 ай бұрын

This works also great for Rwd 07-13 Silverados lol

@noelboyce6855 Жыл бұрын

Very good thanks

@frankgrimes1385 2 жыл бұрын

Fiiiiinal a video that has problems like I have

@SFTLAQUATICS 10 ай бұрын

Are the front and rear joints same size or is the front different from rear

@garyroxene 2 жыл бұрын

wow!!! how unusual! A real world video for those of us that do not have specialty tools and who live in cold country where rust is a huge issue with virtually any drive or suspension work. Do it all the time? Making yourself a pneumatic press is imperative on a bench with an adjustable drive shaft yoke for length and height at the opposing end. Or? you pull your hair out and praise God a lot! Buy the way.. locking the shaft in the vice and using 2 rather pointed flat head screw drivers in tandem will take out the retainer clips post haste -once they are started.

@JesseLindsey 2 жыл бұрын

hello, I'm trying to find a link the part. Can you guys provide that? thanks for your help.

@144boyz8 7 ай бұрын

Perfect example of 10 minute job turned into a 2 hour job

@plodder9393 5 жыл бұрын

Hello my friend Why not use the special tools?

@Hinokami_TT 4 жыл бұрын

Wait when you first grabbed on the drive shaft and it rotated side to side. Is that the u joints doing? Or is that another problem to fix?

@ouch26 4 жыл бұрын

I'm also waiting for an answer to your question.

@Terryu1180 Жыл бұрын

Can find u joints on th 1a auto site?

@korndawggy1801 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if heating it up with a propane torch would help a little when taking them apart.

@stevenmchenry9276 5 жыл бұрын

Nice

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

+Steven McHenry Thank you!

@Carlzday 5 жыл бұрын

how many, total, front and rear u joints are on a 2005 chevy avalanche, 1500 (t)

@korniliykhripunov3962 5 жыл бұрын

Gm has special plastic inside the driveshaft that keep the joints from falling out. No wonder it was so hard to take out the caps cause they didn’t melt them

@robinsondavis3667 5 жыл бұрын

External clips. No plastic. Internal clips have the plastic. Still, these guys didn't inspire confidence in their abilities. Normally they are pretty decent.

@rockydavis7448 5 жыл бұрын

Is this the same for a 97 tahoe? If not could you leave a link for how-to? Thank you.

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

+Rocky Davis This installation process should be very similar for your vehicle.

@phillyspeaks 2 жыл бұрын

is this the same with a 08 gmc yukon xl

@frankbullitt4556 3 жыл бұрын

very good video

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@tukufuzubar7023 3 жыл бұрын

You would think that because they're showing this on TV and ita a shop, that they would have had a machine press to just press that U-joint out instead of hitting it with a sledgehammer

@mrgoodtimes05 Жыл бұрын

This happens when you tell the office boys to make a tutorial about something instead of real mechanics.

@rubydoobie9717 Жыл бұрын

Would a hard, loud clunk every time I accelerate be the cause of a u joint failing?

@brandonsalt2098 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, do you grease the drive shaft splines? When I installed my drive shaft with new u-joints I get a clunk when I put it in reverse. Before I cleaned inside the splines and did not think of greasing inside.

@hectorotani27 2 жыл бұрын

replying to year old post but i do believe that will help with clunk , im sure buy now u got it greased ?

@m1cajah Жыл бұрын

I don’t get the squeak on my 2007 Tahoe. I hear a click/knock from the rear when slowing down. It slows down as I slow down. Don’t hear it during acceleration. I’ve had rear calipers clacking before on a different car…kinda sounds like that. Think it’s a u-joint?

@williamkendrick3203 Жыл бұрын

I like how they skip the parts where they’re heating it up

@doddgarger6806 11 ай бұрын

Air chisel with hammer tip way faster and less destructive I would think and safer easier to control

@AccessGranted95 Жыл бұрын

Torch and wire wheel baby let’s go

@Lightifyyy 5 жыл бұрын

If I'm just replacing the slip yoke do I have to replace the U-joint too?

@jamessavage8983 4 жыл бұрын

SpadeVisuals no but it will save you from doing it in the future

@woodsballplayer184 4 жыл бұрын

for like $10-$20 bucks, why not

@willphelps7871 Жыл бұрын

Phelps Definitely wouldn't want these guys working on my ride, LOL the guy with the punch had that last cap bound up from repeatedly hitting the cap on one side, he wasn't even paying attention to what was going on 😆 one hit on the opposite side of cap would have released the cap. I guess if you work for a shop, time is no concern at 150 plus an hour and parts can a good thing for the bottom line 😆