mobird

Hey guys, I'm replacing all the u joints in the rear end of my 1979. What is the trick to getting the little u joint clips out of the yokes? I thought I just had to get a pair of pliers on them and squeeze them together to release them, but none of mine will budge. I'm guessing they are just too rusted. Anyone have any tricks for removing them?

resdoggie

Using a flat head screwdriver or small chisel, place the head vertically between the edge of the cap and clip curl. Tap with a hammer working your way around the clip.

Patro46

Take a socket slightly smaller than the diameter of the ujoint cap and smack it with a hammer one time.
Then simply take a good pair of dikes and compress the clip while twisting clockwise and counterclockwise.

Volo!

Duntov

I have always had good luck spraying some WD40 on them first. Then getting pair of pliers on the center and then small flat blade under to lift it out. I also cover it with my hand in car clip decides to fly out. Removed lots of clips that way.

PHIL 68

Pb blaster

gungatim

this. or use a blunt punch or whatever. good smack to create some clearance is all you need...

vbgod1

All of the above, of course. Spray, Smack, Squeeze and Twist. This works good on Muggers too!