My kit car steering rack contains 3 universal joints (made by Nadella). The lower one is particularly stiff - not corroded as it was new when I bought it and it was stiff then. Which oil is best to penetrate the joint as it looks like a sealed unit (can't be dismantled)? I'm currently using WD40.
Stuff that you can buy easily in the UK, please
Robin You may find that your problem is with the caps being pushed in to tight if this is a hook's type joint with caps. With a bit of hammer work tap around the unit so that the hammer strikes tend to push the caps out. Don't beat the s*it out of it, just some good taps possibly with a soft faced dead blow hammer. This has worked for me in the past. lg no neat sig line
Marvellous. I discovered that the rubber seals were too tight. All the working of the joint caused them to split in the end so I ripped them out - the joint is now nice and loose, although I'd rather get it replaced as it is in a fairly important part of the car...
You had a Lancia Beta whose body lasted long enough for the steering shaft UJ's to wear???? Must be some sort of record!!
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I bet it's loose. Those seals are there for a reason. You need to replace those joints since they won't last long without the seals.
I know that... I am searching for a replacement. If anyone knows a good source of these joints (with a splined input at both ends) I would be most grateful.
When I needed u-joints for a project at work, I went with Dana-Spicer. Check with a drive component store in your area like Motion Industries, etc.
Pete Keillor
Don't get hung up on finding the assembly with yoke and splines - just get the joint and replace it in the yokes.
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