QU90007 Greaseable Front Axle U-Joint for Dana 30, Dana 44, GM 10 Bolt

QU90007 1350WJ Series Greaseable 4x4 Front Axle Shaft Universal Joint is a USA made, hot-forged, Greaseable front axle shaft universal joint with rubber cup seals. One of our most popular axle u-joints, this low-cost, but durable axle u-joint fits a multitude of 4x4 applications from the early 1970's to some of today's most popular 4x4 models. USA Made.

For a premium quality, heavy-duty, cold-forged, non-greaseable axle shaft universal joint for the same applications, see TK40712.

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Grease Zerk
Grease Zerk Installation
Axle Disassembly & Service 
Dimensions
Tools and Manuals
Matching Parts
Applications

Tech Note 1: Grease Zerk
Axle u-joints of this size can not use a regular zerk fitting in the cross or cup due to clearance issues. To overcome the clearance problem, these quality, USA made u-joints have one of the cups drilled and tapped for a screw in flush fitting. A Needle type grease gun adapter such as our QTA9405 is needed to lube the joint. To grease the left axle u-joint, first turn your front wheels all the way to the right to open the maximum space at the back side of the axle joint area. Next, rotate the axle shaft so the flush fitting is accessible, and then clean any crud from the fitting and grease! Use the same procedure for the right side, but turn your front wheels to the left.

Tech Note 2: Grease Zerk Installation
In most applications, the grease fitting cannot be installed in the cross until after the axle shaft is installed in the axle housing due to limited clearance between the axle shaft and steering knuckle. The grease fitting features a spring-loaded poppet ball to prevent contaminants from seeping through the lube channels. The fitting is all threaded right to the head so it will have full thread contact in the thin wall cap when installed. This is important, as many competitive joints use partially threaded fittings with little or no thread contact with the cup when installed. Service intervals will vary with your driving conditions and type of grease you use, but as a minimum, you should grease your u-joints at every oil change or every three months whichever comes sooner. Lube more frequently in extremely wet conditions or after submersion under water

Tech Note 3: Axle Disassembly & Service
To replace the Axle Shaft Universal Joints, The Wheel Hubs, Front Brakes. Spindles (on axles with Serviceable Wheel Bearings), and Axle Shafts MUST be removed. On most solid beam axles, you may also want to pull the differential cover and drain the oil to prevent Differential Oil from leaking into the axle tubes. Since you will have most of the work already done, also consider these additional services: 
Repack Front Wheel Bearings
Ball Joints
Spindle Seals and Bearings
Differential Lube Change
Inner Axle Shaft Oil Seals (Due to the Age of most of the vehicles using QU90007, this is HIGHLY recommended!)
Front Brakes

Tech Note 4: Dimensions
QU90007 is made to Spicer 1350WJ Universal Joint Dimensions. The cup diameter for these u-joints is 1-3/16". The 4 cups are grooved to accept Inside C-Clip Snap Rings. The installed Clips fit against the machined inner faces of the axle shaft yokes. The distance between the inside of the axle shaft yoke ears must be 2-3/16".

Tech Note 5: Tools and Manuals
More universal joints and driveshaft yokes are wrecked by slam-bang methods of u-joint replacement than by any other cause. Refer to TM3000 Driveshaft and Universal Joint Manual. We also have available Factory Service Manuals on CD for almost all makes and models. For U-Joint Service Tools, see Tool Set TS3085.

Tech Note 6: Matching Parts
Matching Parts for QU90007 Axle U-Joint
Below are some of the most common matching parts, there are many more not listed!
TK40712 Premium 1350WJ Axle U-Joint with Cold-Forged Cross
QU40221 Outer Axle Shaft for 1973-1991 Chevy and GMC Dana 44 or GM 10 Bolt Front Axles
QU40158 Outer Axle Shaft for 1973-1979 Ford F100, F150 and 1972.5-1974 Dodge W100, W200
QU50444 Outer Axle Shaft for 1980-1996 Ford F150 & Bronco
QU40920 Outer Axle Shaft for 1980-1991 Ford F250 with Dana 44IFS Front Axle
TK42132 High Performance Outer Axle Shaft for Jeep Wrangler Dana 30 Front Axles
QU15059 Outer Axle Shaft for 1974-1980 IHC Scout and 1/2 ton Truck
QU40688 Outer Axle Shaft for 1974-1979 Dodge Ramcharger and 1975-1979 W100, W150, W200
QU40228 Spindle Seal and Bearing Kit
QT1012i Spindle Nut Socket for 4 Slot Round Nuts
QU90018 Pyroplex Grease
QTA9405 Needle Tip Grease Gun Adapter
Chevy & GMC Shop Manuals
Dodge & Ram Shop Manuals
Ford Shop Manuals
Jeep Shop Manuals

Tech Note 7:  Applications

Chevy/GMC
1/2 ton Pickup, 3/4 ton Pickup: 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
 Full Size Blazer, Jimmy, and Suburban: 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

Dodge/Plymouth 
Ramcharger, Trailduster, 1/2 ton pickup, 3/4 ton pickup (Except Cummins Diesel): 1972.5, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
Ram 1500: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Ram 2500 (UNDER 8800 lb. GVW): 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Ford
Ford Full Size Bronco: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
F-100, F150: 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
F-250 with Model 44 series front axles: 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
Ranger, Bronco II, Explorer with Model 35IFS Front Axle and Single-Cardan U-joint: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

IHC
IHC 100, 150, 200 with Dana 44 Front Axle: 1974, 1975
Scout with Model 44 front axle: 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Jeep
J-Series (Full Size Wagoneer, Cherokee, Cherokee Chief, J-10, J-20): 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
Mid-Size Cherokee*, Wagoneer, Comanche, Wrangler, Rubicon, Grand Cherokee** with Single-Cardan U-Joint: 1984-current


*All with Cardan Joint EXCEPT 1990-1991 XJ with Axle Tag# 610318!
**Only used on 1999 WJ Grand Cherokee with Cardan U-Joint