I've tried 4 different methods to remove a U-Joint on a Dana 44 front axle and all 4 have failed. Sprayed with Kroil last night. Any help appreciated.
1) Hammer and socket into a void method. Tried this over wood, into a steel receiver in a ball joint set, and into a homemade shallow steel receiver. I finally shattered the head of one of the caps.
2) Rented ball joint/ujoint remover set from OReilly and used air impact.
3) Vice with socket into the homemade shallow receiver.
4) Strike just below the ear with the axle in a vice supporting the ujoint.
Any other ideas. I've been beating on this for an hour and a half now.
JMT
1) Hammer and socket into a void method. Tried this over wood, into a steel receiver in a ball joint set, and into a homemade shallow steel receiver. I finally shattered the head of one of the caps.
2) Rented ball joint/ujoint remover set from OReilly and used air impact.
3) Vice with socket into the homemade shallow receiver.
4) Strike just below the ear with the axle in a vice supporting the ujoint.
Any other ideas. I've been beating on this for an hour and a half now.
JMT
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