How to Replace the U-Joint on a Floor Jack - Video Included
Floor jacks are a great shop tool or lifting vehicles or lifting the engine slightly so a motor mount can be replaced. One wear item in any floor jack is the U-joint which transfers the twisting action from the jack handle to release hydraulic pressure or seal it to allow the jack to be pumped up. Over time, U-joints can wear out, causing binding or even breakage, obviously this could make the jack unusable, but you probably already know that! If you own a 2 to 3-ton capacity floor jack such as Snap-On YA642, Mac Tools JS642USA, or Lincoln 93642, and you've had issues with your U-joint, you can easily replace it with the 248731 universal joint. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of replacing the U-joint on your floor jack. Also check out our video that further simplifies the job.
What You'll Need:
- 248731 U-joint
- Wrench
- Pry bar (if necessary)
- Grease (for maintenance)
- A few minutes of your time
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