About $1700 (tax in) here in canada. I don't like to put non oem toyota parts on in general but i've changed many a joint with standard affordable joints in the past on various vehicles without any issues. Driveshaft U-joint Replacement Bronco Forum - Full Size Ford Bronco Forum Flip the shaft 180degrees and drive on the exposed end that you just removed the cap from in order to remove the opposite cap. Drive shaft u joint removal . You need to melt the plastic to remove it. Once the opposite cap has been driven out that 1/4 then you can remove the differential end of the shaft from the joint! Remove retaining clips, press out the joints and reinstall. Take off the driveshaft flange; The problem with the 1200gs joints is that instead of using circlips, bmw 'stakes' them in place. The dealership wants $80 a piece for rear drive shaft u joints. These joints have a portion of the yoke pressed over the cap as shown in the picture. Oh and i like to s...