Of the hundred or so u joints I have replaced on farm machinery drivelines of all kinds and sizes, I never ran into one that didn't need some type of pressure to repair. Some only required a hammer and proper-sized socket to drive out, some needed to be pressed out but none needed thumb pressure only.

The longevity of that joint would be suspect to me. Sure, it may be held in place by the clips but there is bound to be play, however imperceptible it may be, which will eventually cause that joint to fail, probably at the most inopportune moment.

Or, one could use the hired-hand approach... "Oh, I reckon it'll be alright."

Last edited by Jethro in Va; 02/18/2024 9:28 AM. Reason: Correction
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