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u joint replacement

Old 08-06-02 | 11:25 AM
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Unhappy u joint replacement

Is replacing u joints hard and/or expensive on a rx? Sometimes when i put my car in gear in makes a nice clank, i think it's the u joint. About how expensive is the u joint? I am going to replace both of them
Old 08-06-02 | 05:33 PM
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Depends on the year. The 84-85s don't have replaceable U-joints. (Yeah, that's right. Mazda fucked us!)
Don't know the cost. Not expensive, easy to do yourself.
But if you need to replace the whole shaft, a junker is your best bet, financially speaking.
Old 08-07-02 | 09:46 PM
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mine is a 1982, i found out it costs $15 for my u joint
Old 08-07-02 | 09:49 PM
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DAMN IT!! Mines an 85...And I need a new one . I guess its time for a trip to the junk yard...

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Old 08-15-02 | 09:49 PM
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i had to replace both of 'em , got it done the other day!
Old 08-15-02 | 10:11 PM
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very easy to do with a vice ,harder with out
Old 08-16-02 | 09:09 PM
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yep, i am just glad i don't have a 84. Couldn't you rob the driveline off a older 1st gen and put on a 84?
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