I didn't clean any of the grease out of the U joint but it didn't seem it was excessive. I didn't clean any off the other two either but they went on pretty easily with the clamp.
I hate the idea of pulling the drive shaft again, getting it unbolted from the T case is a pain with the skid plate in the way. If I disconnect the straps from the front U joint, can I just pull the front half of the shaft off? The boot is gone, has been for a few years now. I pulled out on it when I had it off of the jeep but there was a bit of a vacuum and it pulled itself back on so I didn't want to force it. If it just pulls off I'll buy a replacement boot and install it while I've got it off.
I hate the idea of pulling the drive shaft again, getting it unbolted from the T case is a pain with the skid plate in the way. If I disconnect the straps from the front U joint, can I just pull the front half of the shaft off? The boot is gone, has been for a few years now. I pulled out on it when I had it off of the jeep but there was a bit of a vacuum and it pulled itself back on so I didn't want to force it. If it just pulls off I'll buy a replacement boot and install it while I've got it off.