The picture is probably the biggest hint. Too late to turn back now! Since the job is not complete, I can ask for suggestions. I'm thinking that pressing in the bearing cups on the new U-Joint is better than driving them in with a hammer - right?

Getting the old U-Joint out was loads of fun, but that's a story for the finished DIY product. It's not that hard with the right technique (think "Dremel tool").

The old U-Joint was worn enough to have "center detents" where the bearing surfaces were worn. I don't think there is really much movement in the U-Joint, so the same roller bearings stay in place without moving around the cup - so they eventually wear. At least it was not rusty / dry like some I've seen.

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