Driveshaft Removal
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Driveshaft Removal
It's been too long since I have "monkied" around under a Ford. I have been given a 1977 F-250 2wd automatic. It doesn't run (hence free); I need to transport it ~100mi. U-Haul (etc.) will not rent me a dolly or car carrier. I do not know anyone with a trailer/truck combo that will haul it for me without costing $250+. Thus, I conclude, I shall tow it with a tow-bar. The problem is, I can't remember how to disengage the drvieshaft, and I don't want any surprises when I get there. My two questions: (1) Do I need any specialized tool? (2) Is it relatively easy. (I seem to remember removing one on my 1970 F-100, but don't recall the details.)
Thanks for your help! And suggestions are welcomed!
Thanks for your help! And suggestions are welcomed!
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From: Duncan,OK
You'll need a 7/16 wrench to remove the drive shaft from the pinion. If it's a 2 peice drive line just slide the rear section off the slip joint and your done. For a single peice I push the drive line into the tranny duct tape the rear joint then duct tape the shaft to the exhaust pipe. This way you dont drain the fluid all over the place the law kindly frowns on that.
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I just pulled my driveshaft out of my 99 Ranger 4x4 last night to lube the yoke splines, and never would have been able to do it without a cheater bar... which in my case was a black metal pipe I bought from Home Depot. It's 18 inches long and 3/4 inch in diameter, and fits nicely over my Craftsman socket wrence. This gave me the leverage to break loose the driveshaft bolts. You'll never get those suckers loose without something long like that to give you some leverage.
I spent an hour wrestling with my socket wrench before giving up. Came back, posted/ranted about it, and Rockledge gave me the suggestion. Popped them right off this way. Oh, and a little PB Blaster sprayed on first too helped.
I spent an hour wrestling with my socket wrench before giving up. Came back, posted/ranted about it, and Rockledge gave me the suggestion. Popped them right off this way. Oh, and a little PB Blaster sprayed on first too helped.
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