Replacing front u-joints have q's

[Zoro]

I have to replace the front u-joints on my XJ, they are to the point where they make loud noises and are moveable by hand. So are these the ones w/indside clips or outers? Also will I have to put new axle seals on? The only truck I've ever done ujoints on was an F550 w/a D80ish front. Also how hard is it to do the ball joints and will this throw and alignment off?

Thanks

[Wayne Sihler]

Inside clips,Seals will be OK if you are carefull.Clean the axle tube to avoid contamination(dirt,junk) when re-installing the axle shaft.
Ball joints are not a real hard job if you have the tools,an alignment would be a good idea,but I believe the Tow in/out is all that would change.
Wayne

[XgeekstarX]

what i do before i have to pull the shafts is stick a hose in the axle tube to sorta backflush all the mud and crud out of the tubes. i changed the inner seals a while ago, so i'm not too worried about getting water in the diff.