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Message: <blockquote data-quote="reivaxtorres" data-source="post: 363423" data-attributes="member: 8890">super easy. i used a hammer, a socket that was almost as large in diameter as the u-joint, and a pair of pliers.1) remove c-clips/tension clips that lock the u-joint in place, but only 2 of them (the ones that hold the u-joint to the yoke).2) position socket onto u-joint so that when you hit it with the hammer, it pushes the u-joint out of the yoke.3) hit socket with the hammer. dont hit too hard because you dont want to ruin the u-joint. 4) do the same with the stock driveshaft.5) place the auto yoke onto position on the aluminum driveshaft. use some grease or wd-40 or some kind of lube to make things slide in easier.6) the yoke should slide in easy, no need for the hammer. once the yoke is on the driveshaft, simply re-install the c-clips/tensioners to lock it in place7) all done. here is an article that will help you, it talks about u-joint replacement, but it has pics that will help you out. i used a socket instead of the punch thing they used, and the edge of the sidewalk instead of the socket they used as support. Article:<a href="http://www.mustangandfords.com/howto/5208_universal_joints_replacement/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.mustangandfords.com/howto/5208_universal_joints_replacement/index.html</a>Summary of pics:<a href="http://www.mustangandfords.com/howto/5208_universal_joints_replacement/photo_04.html" target="_blank">http://www.mustangandfords.com/howto/5208_universal_joints_replacement/photo_04.html</a></blockquote>