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They (and I) just needed a little encouragement. A 3lb mini sledge did the trick. Thanks everyone.
They (and I) just needed a little encouragement. A 3lb mini sledge did the trick. Thanks everyone.
Nice job. Those were a pain!Success.
They (and I) just needed a little encouragement. A 3lb mini sledge did the trick. Thanks everyone.
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I was going to say make absolutely sure all of the snap ring is removed. Had the tips of them break off and hold things up. As for joint removal I use the vise and hammer method pictured. Hammer of choice is a 40oz dead blow ball peen. Most other methods run risk of pinching the yoke.
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It's a good feeling when you get a u-joint done. They are a small relatively inexpensive part that can give you fits!Success.
They (and I) just needed a little encouragement. A 3lb mini sledge did the trick. Thanks everyone.
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Noob question-
I see how it's done when you have half of it out. Thank you.
How should you place the joint to remove it while you still have it connected with all 4 lobes?
It's the same, just place the yoke ears on the vise edges.
Tip #1: elevate the long shaft end on wood blocks
Tip #2: start by removing the joint from the stub end first
Tip #3: don't be scared. Beat the living hell out of it.
I start with taking the caps out if the inner first as it gives me more control to not hit the flinger/abs ring on the outer. Sometimes with tougher shafts and extra pair of hands makes a big difference.
Tip #0: listen to @Blackjack
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They (and I) just needed a little encouragement. A 3lb mini sledge did the trick. Thanks everyone.
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Success.
They (and I) just needed a little encouragement. A 3lb mini sledge did the trick. Thanks everyone.
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Wow, looking at the amount of corrosion on that axle I think I would be looking at some new axles instead of rebuilding the existing.
Wow, looking at the amount of corrosion on that axle I think I would be looking at some new axles instead of rebuilding the existing.
Southwest people.You're not wrong.
I'd agree they're good to go.Hell that is nothing compared to some of the stuff I deal with up here.
I start with taking the caps out if the inner first as it gives me more control to not hit the flinger/abs ring on the outer. Sometimes with tougher shafts and extra pair of hands makes a big difference.