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Just busted a u-joint in heavy traffic, i tied the d-shaft up with string and drove home in front wheel. How in the world do i get those darn u-joints out. i popped the clips and tried to tap it out with no luck!! please help!!
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If they have been in there a long time Tapping is not gonna cut it.
To make the job goe easier I use a 3# sledge hammer. and a solid chunk of round steel to remove mine.
sometimes if they are real bad torches help by heating them up. Just do not melt them.
'78 bronco
351M/T-18/NP-205
32x1150 BFG M/T's
To make the job goe easier I use a 3# sledge hammer. and a solid chunk of round steel to remove mine.
sometimes if they are real bad torches help by heating them up. Just do not melt them.
'78 bronco
351M/T-18/NP-205
32x1150 BFG M/T's
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If you already have the driveshft out. The u-joints have to be pressed in and out. You can either press them using a vise and some sockets or just take it to your parts dealer and they can do it for you for a price. I think $20 not to sure on that. I change them myself.
But if your talking about getting the drive shaft out. I use a pry bar and wedge it in between the u-joint and yoke. With some muscle they pop right out. If its still stuck hit the pry bar with a sledge hammer instead of just hitting the u-joint. because if you missed you could break off an ear.
But if your talking about getting the drive shaft out. I use a pry bar and wedge it in between the u-joint and yoke. With some muscle they pop right out. If its still stuck hit the pry bar with a sledge hammer instead of just hitting the u-joint. because if you missed you could break off an ear.
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If it looks too bad, it may be worth your while (and sanity) to take the shaft to a shop with a press and pay them to change them out. You'll save money by reinstalling the shaft yourself, but the presswork may be well worth the aggravation saved.
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