Pressing U Joints, Problems
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Fleet Mechanic
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Pressing U Joints, Problems
I have a 12 ton shop press, and am trying to press out a u joint from my axle shaft. The cap pressed a little bit, but stopped, and I have bent the ear of the shaft a little bit.
Started pressing the next side of the u joint and it also pressed a little bit and stopped.
Am now worried about bending another ear. What the heck is going on? Any tips, suggestions?
Yes, I took out the retaining clips on all sides.
Started pressing the next side of the u joint and it also pressed a little bit and stopped.
Am now worried about bending another ear. What the heck is going on? Any tips, suggestions?
Yes, I took out the retaining clips on all sides.
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From: Mt. Shasta California
You might have had it at an angle which put it into a bind. It probably went far enough to take up the airspace before trying to push the other cap out. Make sure it is all level and right before pressing. It might be in a bad bind now though because it takes a lot to bend the shaft. Heat is the only possible saviour now.......or a new shaft.
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Fleet Mechanic
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thanks for the responses guys. through the amazing capabilities of the ingenious redneck mind, i not only got the u-joint out, but have nearly finished bending the ear back into place. the tool that got me over the top..... vice grips! anywhoo should be able to finish up the project tomorrow. new needle bearings, hub servicing, and axle shaft u-joints. got that new press today too... was a good day indeed.
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 11,798
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From: Mt. Shasta California
thanks for the responses guys. through the amazing capabilities of the ingenious redneck mind, i not only got the u-joint out, but have nearly finished bending the ear back into place. the tool that got me over the top..... vice grips! anywhoo should be able to finish up the project tomorrow. new needle bearings, hub servicing, and axle shaft u-joints. got that new press today too... was a good day indeed.
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