I recently purchased what my local auto parts store told me are the only parts that I need to replace the u-joints on my S2 driveshaft. I'm kind of skeptical. Can anyone confirm, based on the pictures below, that these are the only parts that I need?

-Jim

 

yep, that would be a U joint

 

I know that it's a u-joint, but wouldn't other parts of the drive shaft be worn out?

 

its not gonna work unless you can find a a shop that specializes in driveshaft or a good machine shop who will grind the caps off.

 

First I don't see clips, are there 4 clips in the bag?

Any issues with shaft would result in looking for another one or having a driveline shop make

Wacky, learn me, is there something different that would not allow the hammer and vise or press method? I was going to do mine just because I haven't but am now second guessing myself

 

Looks like the ones I've got. Make sure you grease them!

There are no other parts to the driveshaft. Just the Yoke where it goes into the trans, and the companion flange where it bolts to the diff.

Have you replaced a u-joint before? (Not trying to be a dick, just asking for info.)

 

Try it and LMK

 

the pre 83 cars have replaceable u joints, and the 83 and up cars have a cap thing to grind away

 

No offense taken. I have not replaced a U-Joint before. I am going to take a look at it, and if I feel as if it's outside the realm of my tools/skills, I have two good shops in my town that can do it.

-Jim

 

The hardest part will be getting the clips out. Then you can tap out the caps with a hammer and appropriately sized socket, or there's a special u-joint press that can be found at Harbor Freight.

Also make identifying marks to line up the yokes and the flange to the differential to reorient everything in the same position it was before.
And you may need to have the driveshaft balanced afterwards. Mine gave me vibes after I replaced the u-joints.

This is important. A local parts store only had a couple in stock and one of the boxes didn't include the clips.