Non power steering column

[Harvy500]

As per the title, I'm sure the upper universal joint in my cars steering column is worn and has slack.
whats it like on a scale of 1 (easyish) to 10 (nightmare and wish you'd never had the idea) to change?
If I'm going to do it, I'll change both upper and lower uj's.
I'm aware both are different sizes.

[Belle427]

Mainly Chim related but should be the same.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[Barreti]

Its easy. you are working in the wheel arch so just need decent access.
It might be the small shaft thats worn. It was in my case.
They are very difficult to find though so changing the UJs are the first option.

Edited by Barreti on Friday 15th August 08:17

[andrewbr]

Mine feel like they're getting worn as well, is it common practice to replace both the U joints and the shafts at the same time? Or do the UJs typically wear out faster? Any good way to tell before just throwing money at it (not that that's atypical for this car...)?