How to Diagnose and Replace Universal Joints (ULTIMATE Guide)

I cannot tell you how much money you have saved me and built my confidence when it comes to working on cars. I honestly used to just have my car serviced and I always got ripped off. Your videos and the great detail you put has helped me work on my own car. Your enthusiasm makes it really fun to work on and not a hassle when I have to maintain my vehicles. From your videos, I have been able to easily work on my Mazda RX8, Ford Explorer, and Jeep Compass. No longer will I have to spend thousands of dollars on mechanics when it will typically cost me less than 200 hundred and I learn something new. Thank you, Chris.

This guy is better than most instructors I've had in school.

As a seasoned tech myself I must say I’m impressed with your step by step, very descriptive instructions. Your happy go-lucky narration is a added perk for simplifying the process and subconsciously giving your watchers a touch of confidence. Well done sir.

I'm going to college at TSTC, and 20 minutes for each of these videos make these instructors and trade schools look like a joke. Great job Chris!

No matter what you're fixing, you explain it so that everything is simplified and the average DIY mechanic can understand it. That's for the vids bro!

Just think , 10 years ago, I paid the Nissan Dealer $600.00 to do this to my Little Nissan truck 'cause there was no vid or easy way to do this or change the U-joints.....That's $600.00 and all day waiting for them to do it....Goes to show you what kind of $$ you save by doing it yourself with a superb instructor like Mr Chris Fix showed here..!!!!,,Just saying..!!!!....You rock, Sir !!!!!!!!!😊😊😊😎😎

Your info on the plastic retainers is a LIFE SAVER BRO!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

Your videos are great. You don’t give us 10 min of non-sense jabber. You explain what your goal is and your step by steps are great. Easy to understand for even the novice. Anytime I do a “first time for me” on my vehicles, your videos are at the top of my list to watch first. Thanks for what you do!

I just spent 20 minutes learning how to replace U joints. I don't have a car.

Only Chris would be the one to go to a junkyard and find a different style of driveshaft just to make sure all the bases are covered on the replacement of the U joint. You really outdid yourself. Awesome job man!!

Its uncommon for someone to explain something so comprehensively. It takes effort to put yourself in the mindset that removes the assumption of basic knowledge of any subject, this guy nails it! Nice job, thanks.

I was gonna make how to videos but Chris fix covers it all. Do not waste your time with anyone's videos. He covers it ALL

This man deserves an honorary doctorate in teaching and performing vehicle maintenance. Production and editing quality is brilliant! Absolutely superb videos!

I swear if Chris Fix did a video on heart surgery then after watching it and getting pumped up with positivity I'd go out and attempt it.. Love ya videos Chris.. Every angle covered!

I've probably watched 100s of auto repair videos over the years, and this is by far the best video I have seen. The video is high resolution, the shots are clear, the edits are sharp, and the flow is quick and crisp. No fluff or wasted time. Amazing job! Thank you!

Its people like you that make life a little easier. thanks for the video... great job

If ChrisFix does it in 22 minutes, it takes me 2 days

and thats how you become the most legendary diy channel in youtube

You just answered the question I've been asking every man I know. Thank you!

Might be the BEST step by step repair video i have ever seen. Thank you very much

I love how much you care about the subscriber and people who watch your videos, you got the whole drive shaft just to show us how it’s done, I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate that thanks Chris.

You just need your own TV show dude. Thumbs up if you agree!

You’re the best instructor out there Chris. I know you will be rewarded for your work because your channel is the best. Well done young man and thank you.

I'm not a mechanic and I don't own a car but I love watching your videos old or new, I just love em ❤️

At 50 years plus I can't tell you how many U-Joints I have replaced. From Toyotas to Chevys and Fords, but I actually learned something new watching this video. 3 Million subscribers and still responding to comments you indeed have a sub for life. Good Job Chris!

Chris uploaded! There's no better way to end my day😉

Very instructive my friend. I'm 57 years old and you covered every mistake ever made With a drive shaft Thanks

This is one of the best automotive 'how to' videos ever. Very nice work!

Wake up see notifications chris is back then first thing to do is to watch it

Your production quality is second to none Chris!
I love the show Wheeler Dealers as it shows the technical side of car repairs. However, I’d much rather watch one of your videos.
Discovery could learn a thing or two from you.

This is easily the best instruction video I have every watched on KRplus. Thanks man.

I dont understand why your not a machanic teacher, people would learn so much in the world with you in the class

*scrolling through KRplus*
*notification that ChrisFix has a video*
Me: Ooooooo ChirsFix

I’m 14 and I have learned so much from you videos. The amount of work that you put into you videos is insane. I love you channel. Best channel yet because you focus on quality and not quantity and I love that. Thanks so much. You have helped me gain confidence with helping my dad on cars and saving money. Have a good one. LOVE IT 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

No wonder this is the top automotive Chanel on KRplus. Well done.

ChrisFix, you have a special way of conveying information so that a dude like myself can understand and learn from your advice. Not only do you make it easy to follow but im having a blast learning from you. The energy and positive tone you carry actually encourage me not only to watch more of your content but to want to get hands on with the experience. Thanks for helping me get in the zone.

FINALLY A NEW VIDEO I BEEN WAITING FOR WEEKS!! 😭😭😭

Can you please make a drum to disc brake conversion video

Thank you! For not only repairing your specific vehicle but showing every option people might come across and how to do it in many different ways! As well as the symptom’s actually driving your truck and showing some signs .Your the best automotive instructor on the planet

Dude thanks so much you’re the literally the only KRplusr that has helped me figure out exactly what’s wrong with my truck!

those transitions were incredibly clean

Finally new episode ChrisFix

I’m sure just like so many others that have watched this video, you’ve saved me a huge amount of money, not only that but I want to say I truly appreciate your tight editing, fun and interesting transitions, and concise approach to instructions. 10/10 video!

Saved me with the plastic retainers man !!!! Thank you so much, God bless !!!

Clear to-the-point narration with great camera work and editing. You Are Awesome!!!

GEEZ! This video pops up on my main page literally the day after i just spent $650 at the dealership to replace the drive shaft and U joints. I will check this channel before i take my truck anywhere ever again. U rock ChirsFix!

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen from auto mechanics. The production quality, information and editing is top notch. Great job!!!

This is legit the best video showing how to replace u joints on the internet.

As a mechanic myself, I just LOVE LOVE watching your videos! You do everything thoroughly and right. Very professional work. Sadly, there aren't many mechanics out there that care for their job as much as they should though :(

So I watched your video ten times, then actually changed my u joint. Then I've watched your video like 50 more times because it's just so awesome and never gets boring.

Very well done, Sir! This video popped up after I watched a "How To" specific to my truck. Yours is MUCH better.

I'm old school. we replace them when they break. It's simple to do this job without dorections. Chris your channel is great.

Hey guys!!!
I will be having a meet-up in Gainesville, FLORIDA on March 15th at an Advance Auto Parts at this address:
2018 SW 34th Street
Gainesville, FL 32608
Also, if you cannot tell the weather has been miserable this winter and working on cars outside is nearly impossible. I have been updating a lot on my Instagram @ChrisFixit but I am also trying out a new feature on my KRplus home page here where I asked for you to guess my new car: krplus.net/uPaintballOO7community

Tbh I'm going through shit (nothing that much important, it's all my fault and mostly in my head.), it's 3am here, but you're there and I have something to watch now :)

watching this as about to check my 1997 Toyota Prado with 320,000km. Given he mentions changing at 140,000km I feel not so bad about checking my uni joints earlier.
Also glad I stopped playing in mud.

Thank you for your detailed and succinct descriptions of the repairs you demonstrated with this video. This helps me to understand what dealership mechanics and service personnel explain to me about my vehicle and if they are taking me for a ride instead. It also shows me that with the right tools, I could probably do this myself if I need to. You are a great teacher.

The effort you put into your videos is insane. Really high quality, you clearly care. Thanks Chris 😀😀🔧👍🚗

Perfect timing *ChrisFix* !!! Mine are going out on my old Ranger, so I appreciate this more than most.

I’ve changed hundreds of u-joint of all sizes and this guy nailed it, do what’s in this video and your gtg

Much appreciated. just did them on my old 84 suburban. It's not that I had never done any but it's been so long.

Wow I’m only 16 I just got my license, I don’t work on any of the cars I drive but I always find these videos soo entertaining, always watch till the end,. great videos Chris keep them coming!!!

Chris: walks into auto parts store.
Employees: here we go again.

As a backyard mechanic and a presenter, I can say this is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen. Perfection all the way. Extremely well done.

You know, for a decade I have been hopping on KRplus to watch a maintenance video every time before I start a project. It helps me familiarize myself with the upcoming work. While it's been a massive help, I have always wished more from some of the guys that upload. Many videos (while helpful), really miss the mark to teach their viewers about potential conflict points. They have poor camera angles, they fail to mention differences between parts, and they generally stick to the exact parts that they have (viewer be damned if they have a different vehicle or not OEM part). I'm always able to figure it out anyways, however.
I am absolutely amazed at the quality of your videos. Great angles, you don't skip over the trivial things (like showing all 4 bolts needing to be removed -- twice), you even take multiple moments to show different drive shafts and different u joints. As a guy who teaches a lot of folks about what I know, this video does an absolute bang up job in familiarizing people into the task at hand. Never seen a mechanic video of this caliber. I don't really subscribe to channels, but you've got me on board 100%. Keep this shit up dude!

Chris, you're a wonderful instructor. I particularly like the way you clearly explain how to do each step, and then repeat the explanation. That's a very effective teaching technique. Many thanks.

When I saw how long the vid was I was like no way am I gonna watch a 22 min vid. But once I clicked on it I couldn't stop watching , I might watch it again 😂

You! You so important to many many many people out there! You rock! You, you are SO Awesome! Thanks a lot Chris! You always bring smile and enjoying energy to me and the nice and hopeful feeling that i can do it myself! Love all these stuff. Putting new stuff into the car is always so freaking sexy! The feeling is undescribable! It just feels so good and great in my heart when i put new stuff into the car replacing old ones! Knowing that the car will run so much better without struggle. Love being able to change and do all these stuff by myself! Thank You so much again, Chris! Your are one of the Best! If not the best!

I was laying under my truck the other day and twisted the front drive shaft by hand. Found the source of a new vibration I noticed a few months ago. One of the u joints is going out. Unfortunately, the transfer case seal is leaking a little bit but not enough to drip. Looks like I will be fixing both issues very soon. I knew next time nothing about u joints till I found this video. Thank you. The task doesn't look so mysterious anymore.

YES NEW CHRISFIX VIDEO it brings a BIG smile to my face when your video pops up in my notification feed

lmao, perfect timing. I literally have to change a U-Joint this week and ChrisFix posts about the very topic. No excuses for me now lol.

I don’t even have u joints and I sat here watching the whole video. Chris videos are always interesting to watch and extremely informative! Thanks a lot Chris:)

Chris, you are an absolute champion!!! Every mechanical apprentice needs a teacher like you. 👍👍👍

who else wants Chris to upload more!?

I was wondering what that noise was, thanks Chris!

Very talented teacher/instructor; the best I've seen online period! Note: I studied mechanical engineering.

Best damn informational for DIY mechanics I've ever seen. I've seen about 500 hours of DIY Mechanic videos. Great Job.

Best Car Repair Tutorial I have ever seen on KRplus.

You're the man Chris! Without a doubt the best DIY channel on KRplus.

One of the best instructional videos I've ever seen. Clear, concise and covered all bases. Nice job!

ChrisFix, you completely killed it with this video. It is by far one of the easiest to follow and is very thorough. Thank you for your content and sharing your knowledge!

I’m a simple guy
I see ChrisFix notification, I hit like

Can’t beat a Chris fix video 👊🏻

This might be the best instructional video I’ve seen on any topic

And thank you for being specific and detailed. None of the other videos told what kind of power tool to use with the press. You do speak rather fast. I can keep up, but I know when I show it to my 83 year old father tomorrow it will aggravate him, but great help.

Superb as always!!

my step dad has changed my trucks u joints like 6 times on my truck in the last 15 years, the truck has 610,000 kms,
if i still have my truck to the point where it needs it again, thanks to your video i think im going to do it myself,
i have been looking for an exuse to use all the toys i have boughten from your xmas videos
one last note my trailer got a flat and i had my breaker bar and my impact gun didnt have to use the breaker bar but i changed the tire in like 1 minute with the gun in -30 weather, no idea where its been all my life THANKS AGAIN for your great videos

I have been a mechanic for 42 years. I really enjoyed your video very informative. It I s great for someone who's never done anything like this before. Awesome job great video my man. Robert Moore

The best instructor I’ve ever seen on any topic

Finally somebody using KRplus for something worthy thanks keep up the good work👨‍🏫🛠👌

Such an awesome video, Chris. I helped my friend replace a U-Joint on his truck a few years ago and I’m really upset your video wasn’t there to help us. It would have been SO much easier with your help!

"Just Like That" is My favorite phrase. Thank you Chris for sharing your vast knowledge. It is not only extremely helpful but it has saved a lot of us a lot of money.

This was great! Not only am I much more confident in my ability to replace my U-joints, but I'm more certain that they are where that noise and vibration is coming from, saving me a ton of money on getting it diagnosed or trying to go through a process of elimination

The man, the myth, the legend is finally back!!! 🙇

Honestly I'm 16 and don't have a car but I still love to watch your videos

If you ever have seen his earlier videos, this man is so efficient and knowledgeable, definitely spends a lot of his time laying things out and making it very easy to learn

Incredible how through you were. Never change.

I'm a car guy i see ChrisFix i press like :)

It's been too long, man. Thumbs up for another great vid!

Awesome video!! I can't say enough about how thorough you are in detailing each step that's necessary for doing the install correctly and safely.

Great video style, no wasted time or dumb jokes and filler, just straightforward info. I just subscribed