Very stuck U Joints
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Very stuck U Joints
Trying to get the old u joints out of the shaft and yoke. I've tried c clamps, hammer with drift and soaking them for days, even tried cutting them with a sawzall (that was a duh moment). No movement at all. This is on the 88 F250 frame I am working on. The retaining rings are out. Is there something else there i am not aware of? If not, has anyone tried to heating the yoke with a torch? Ideas are always appreciated.
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 88
Likes: 1
From: Orange County, NY
I was just there two days ago! Just keep at them -or- take the driveshaft over to a machine shop and have them pressed out. As long as the clips are out the u-joints should come out. Mine were so rusted in it took two days of PB Blaster, Heat from a torch, hammering and finally pressing to get them out; but I did.
I also had a similar "duh moment." When I could not get the new u-joints from binding when they were pressed in (because of all the rust in the bores), I decided to hone out the interior diameter of the shaft bore. Unfortunately I went a little over board, took off too much metal, and now I have my caps rotating in the bore... not a good situation!
When you clean them up be careful... if you want to clean out the bores i advise nothing harsher than sand paper and very little sanding.
Good luck,
Dan
I also had a similar "duh moment." When I could not get the new u-joints from binding when they were pressed in (because of all the rust in the bores), I decided to hone out the interior diameter of the shaft bore. Unfortunately I went a little over board, took off too much metal, and now I have my caps rotating in the bore... not a good situation!
When you clean them up be careful... if you want to clean out the bores i advise nothing harsher than sand paper and very little sanding.
Good luck,
Dan
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,429
Likes: 4
From: patricia ab canada
i use this tool to get u-joints out with an impact wrench it works.when i did my front u-joints they were siezed in there to but this tool got them out whit a load bang.
if you are going to clean up the rust inside the yokes i use a dremel tool with a sand paper flapper wheel,removes rust not much metal. IMO
if you are going to clean up the rust inside the yokes i use a dremel tool with a sand paper flapper wheel,removes rust not much metal. IMO
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 88
Likes: 1
From: Orange County, NY
Yea be careful with the dremel though. That's what I used with a very high grit polishing stone, and I still managed to remove enough metal that my caps are loose. If I had to do it again I would do it with sand paper by hand.
Just my $0.02
DG
Just my $0.02
DG
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,429
Likes: 4
From: patricia ab canada
thats why i said use the flapper wheel.it will remove the rust and not the metal.
Trending Topics
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,429
Likes: 4
From: patricia ab canada
thanks i''l keep that in mind
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
Moderator
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 56,984
Likes: 2,738
From: Virginia
I've bent them with a press too. You will know they are bent a little bit when you don't seem to have room for the clips to go back in.
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Well. I finally got to that place i usually get to wherre I don't care if I bend or break something, I just want it finished. So I took a gear puller and cranked it until they slipped out. I don't know if I bent the ears or not but at lease it is out. thanks for all the help..
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
From: corn field
If you dont have the special tools just take the drive shaft off and if you have a vice put a big socket that is bigger than the u-joint but smaller than the part of the drive shaft then take a smaller socket that fits onto the ujoint cap and press those together in a vice. its hard to explain but heres a pic that will really help.
http://myural.com/Driveshaft%20Repair1%20009.jpg
[IMG]file:///Users/student/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/moz-screenshot.jpg[/IMG][IMG]file:///Users/student/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/moz-screenshot-1.jpg[/IMG]
http://myural.com/Driveshaft%20Repair1%20009.jpg
[IMG]file:///Users/student/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/moz-screenshot.jpg[/IMG][IMG]file:///Users/student/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/moz-screenshot-1.jpg[/IMG]
Tuned
Joined: Jul 2023
Posts: 465
Likes: 51
Even though most of the Dremels have one speed (whether it has a switch or a finger trigger) the amount of time can make a difference, whether the trigger is pressed one time and it stops, or whether the Dremel is turned on for a fixed number of seconds or minutes.
I thought I heard that people were able to use a pick or a small screwdriver to clean out the groove on the yoke. Sanding blocks by hand were mentioned... and if there was a dremel brush available that could fit in that groove, some people may want a higher level of precision in cleaning the groove after removing the old snap ring that holds the U-joint in place.
I thought I heard that people were able to use a pick or a small screwdriver to clean out the groove on the yoke. Sanding blocks by hand were mentioned... and if there was a dremel brush available that could fit in that groove, some people may want a higher level of precision in cleaning the groove after removing the old snap ring that holds the U-joint in place.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
PaulTMurphy
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
Apr 20, 2017 12:15 PM
urbex
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
6
Feb 1, 2017 01:20 PM
herbiemin
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
Sep 7, 2016 08:20 PM
Grease & Gravel
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
9
Aug 13, 2016 03:38 PM
Joel Cassell
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
Jun 12, 2016 09:16 PM
