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Dec 4, 2003 | 09:33 PM

hoxiii

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TTB front U-joint removal

Is there some trick to removng the internal c-clip u-joints in the front axle? I pulled all four clips, soaked the joint in penetrating oil overnight, and then tossed it on a 40 ton press. After bowing the table

trying to push on each of the caps I soaked it down again and am letting it sit again. So,any tricks?

Justin

Dec 5, 2003 | 10:19 AM

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All of my C-clips came of with a screwdriver and a hammer. I put mine on a vise and beat on it with a big hammer and an impact socket. A lot of times, it just takes an impact jolt to pop it free.

I normally clamp the inter shaft in a vise, then hit the yoke on the outer.. that normally works on the first time. Those were the ones never changed on my '85 f-150.

Dec 5, 2003 | 08:55 PM

hoxiii

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Yeah, these are out of an '80 and they've never been changed out either. I'm not going to be able to get back to the axle until monday, but i tried the BFH method and it wouldn't budge. Thinking about gtting out the air hammer and gong after it with taht.

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Dec 5, 2003 | 11:57 PM

plowpusher

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do you have access to a torch method one heat the caps then beat to death method two cut the the joint trunion the beat to death individuallyheat allways works

Dec 6, 2003 | 12:05 AM

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A few years ago while doing the joints in my front axle I had to hit one so hard, when the cap popped loose, it did about 4 ricochets, and imbeded itself in the windshield... so always wear safety glasses...

Dec 6, 2003 | 07:38 AM

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I've used the air hammer with mixed results. I feel it works about as good as the BFH mode. Try it. My guess is you will have to find someone with an actelyne torch though.

Dec 6, 2003 | 11:18 AM

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Use the blue wrench.... Cut the cross out, and pound the caps out. I had the same problem on my 81 F100, axle is out of an 82, and probably never had the U-joints changed... I still ended up bending one stub axle getting the U-joint out

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Dec 6, 2003 | 10:14 PM

bremen242

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I used a grinder and just sliced the ujoint cross .. that worked. Made a mess though.

Dec 7, 2003 | 06:13 AM

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I've had a few nasty ones. Use the heat, if that don't work cut the cross out and press out the caps. I had one I did this to and still ended up bending the dang thing.