IÆm just about to replace my first u-joint on my 96 XJ. ThereÆs now a fairly bad thumping at twice the rate of wheel rotation coming from somewhere in the front left suspension / drive assembly. Looking at it you can tell the u-joint is toast with rust dust between the cap and the body. IÆm almost positive thatÆs where all the sound is coming from.

So, once this gets underway I want to try to get it done asap, so IÆve got a couple more questions before I fire everything up.


1) Where if anywhere can I go to rent an impact wrench?

2) Can anyone confirm that the hub nuts on my trucks Dana 30 axle is either 34mm or 36mm? IÆve been told both.

3) Are there any things I should be replacing as I work my way into the u-joints? Like the axle shaft oil seals or maybe other gaskets or something?

Thanks for the help