[Jloprete]

Hello, i have a 1990 Quad Spider. What is involved in replacing the drive shaft universals? Is there a link wiht pic's out there? can it be done on jack stands? How difficult is it and are special tools needed. THank you

Jeff

 

[alfaparticle]

There are countless threads on the subject including problems with aftermarket u-joints that are the incorrect size. Do a search for lots of interesting reading. Here is a how-to thread http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1963-1977/165709-driveshaft-universal-joint-replacement.html

 

[mgsteve]

universal joint replacement is fairly straightforward but on the alfa the yokes are not flat and care must be used to drive the old cups out and the new cups in absolutely straight. if they go in ****ed they might raise a burr. If you find, when finishing up, that you don't have room to put in the second circlip, chances are one or more needles fell into the bottom of the cup.
I use small hand press, but a vise can work just as well.
I bought joints from Difatta, and they fit perfectly.