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Re: Universal joint clips/ installation tips
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 1/2/2016

The flange of the drive shaft flexes inward as you press or drive the cups back into place. Rap the flange with a hammer once or twice. You'll feel the joint 'free up' and the clip will flatten with one more tap from your 3/4" (or whatever size) socket. Login to read more.