Replacing Rear Driveshaft U-Joints on 1997 2.5L Jeep Wrangler TJ

In the quest to conquer weird noises and vibrations in this Jeep that I’ve owned for about 6 months now, I’m replacing the U-joints in the rear driveshaft. This is my first time ever doing U-joints so I learn a good bit along the way and share my tips and lessons learned. My old U-joint caps did not come loose without a fight. They were really stuck in the bore so I used a “screwdriver technique” to assist. After replacing the U-joints and removing the front driveshaft (which also needs work), the weird noises remain but the vibrations seem to be much better and overall things are quieter. I call it a success! Project TJ is the chronicling of working on my 1997 Jeep Wrangler. It's the SE version of a TJ with a 2.5L four cylinder and a standard transmission. At the time of making this video, the Jeep had ~204,100 miles on it. I hope you enjoy! Subscribe to the channel and if you’re interested, you can support me on BuyMeACoffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/edvancise Parts (some links are Amazon Affiliate links): • MOOG 269 U-joint, regular (quantity 2): https://amzn.to/3qpIQyf ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Intro (0:00) Remove driveshaft (0:39) Remove snap rings (2:47) Remove old U-joints (3:25) Screwdriver technique for rusted caps (4:55) Mark your stuff! (7:25) Clean your shaft (8:58) Installing new joints (9:45) Installing the driveshaft (12:08) Final Thoughts (14:31) Disclaimers: This video is NOT sponsored by any of the brands mentioned throughout this video or video description. All thoughts mentioned are my own. Some links provided are affiliate links. They do not cost you anything, but I make a small percentage from the sale. Honesty is key on my channel, thank you for supporting me! I am a Do It Yourself, also known as DIY, mechanic. I am NOT a professional mechanic. I do not have any formal training in the automotive field. I assume no liability for anything you choose to do to your car/vehicle or equipment before or after watching one of my videos. All DIY repairs or modifications you perform are made at your own risk. Sometimes, even if you've done everything the right way, you can destroy or damage one or more things on your car or equipment. You must understand this, but by leveraging knowledge and patience, the probability of encountering one or more problems can be reduced. Also, if for some unfortunate reason, I do give incorrect instructions and something breaks because you followed my instructions, I will NOT reimburse or pay in any way for whatever cost that may be incurred due to following my wrong instructions. Lastly, please don't do anything to your vehicle or equipment unless you yourself feel comfortable and confident in doing so.