U-JOINT Bellow Ring

[joedm2000]

I'm installing a new u-joint bellow on a Alpha Gen2. The u-joint bellow appears to be installed correctly. It is in the groove on the bellhousing (looks like only one way it can install correctly) . The ring installed with ease. Too easy. I pressed it in with my hand with no issues. I can take the ring back out with ease as well. Is this normal and siting correctly. I see there are tools you can purchase and I've read people having issues and problems installing the ring. Did I do this right? Just seems too easy.....

 

[Spidrmunky]

Hmmm. That does seem too easy. Usually has to be tapped in, hence the tool needed for it. Does it have any resistance when you try to take it out?

 

[joedm2000]

It has very little resistance when removed.

 

[Spidrmunky]

The bellows itself has to be pushed onwards towards the gimbal bearing so it seals around a lip. Did you make sure to do that? The bellows itself has to be in far enough so the ring can fit in to hold it in place.

 

[Spidrmunky]

When I did mine I had to use a tool to tap it in. It Definitely had some resistance when I did mine.

 

[joedm2000]

I believe the gimble housing side is correct. On the bellhousing , the raised "gooved" on the bellow is sitting in the groove on the bellhousing. It appears the ring is in as far as it can go.

 

[Spidrmunky]

You should be good to go then....as long as that ring is in as far as it will go it should serve it’s purpose. Sorry I can’t give you a more definitive answer but as long as it is retaining the bellows you are good!

 

[Rick Stephens]

I always just finger push the ring in. Once you get the bellows into the groove it is a light fit. Then glue the square rubber ring in behind it and the drive will hold everything in place.

 

[joedm2000]

Thank You!