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What does it mean for u-joint caps to be staked in place? Is that the same thing as an array of tack welds going around the u-joint cap or is this some other kind of retention design?

jxramos
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U-joints that are designed to be easily replaced have some kid of internal circlip holding the u-joint caps in place.

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A staked u-joint has some of the metal of the joint peened over to hold the caps in place like in this photo - enter image description here

It is still possible to replace these u-joints. If you search on YouTube for staked ujoint you will find examples of mechanics doing this.

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