U Joints Flange
03-12-2016, 09:52 PM
#1
Heel & Toe
Thread Starter
U Joints Flange
On rear half shafts when i goto install bearing cup on the spicer wheel flange, the flange flexes and wont seat on u joint any tricks for this? Already messed up one new u joint don't wanna try for two, tried the vice routine and a massive c clamp (actually a universal ball joint press). I can get each one to slide in and out but for life of me cant get them to press together.
Oh its a 76....
Oh its a 76....
Last edited by EricBing; 03-12-2016 at 09:52 PM.
03-12-2016, 10:31 PM
#2
Drifting
It is nearly impossible to perform this feat without purchasing the Companion Flange Support Plate from VoloVette. I tried. Can't do it.
Actually, you've probably already bent the companion flange. Not a crisis as long as you haven't cracked it.
What I ended up doing is bolting my companion flange down to the Support Plate with a piece of coat hanger behind it so it would "flex" back into shape. If the companion flange is not 'open' enough, it will compress the u-joint once you put it together again and get the clip on.
Don't ask me how I know all this...
Actually, you've probably already bent the companion flange. Not a crisis as long as you haven't cracked it.
What I ended up doing is bolting my companion flange down to the Support Plate with a piece of coat hanger behind it so it would "flex" back into shape. If the companion flange is not 'open' enough, it will compress the u-joint once you put it together again and get the clip on.
Don't ask me how I know all this...
Last edited by keithinspace; 03-12-2016 at 10:32 PM.
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03-12-2016, 11:03 PM
#3
Heel & Toe
Thread Starter
It is nearly impossible to perform this feat without purchasing the Companion Flange Support Plate from VoloVette. I tried. Can't do it.
Actually, you've probably already bent the companion flange. Not a crisis as long as you haven't cracked it.
What I ended up doing is bolting my companion flange down to the Support Plate with a piece of coat hanger behind it so it would "flex" back into shape. If the companion flange is not 'open' enough, it will compress the u-joint once you put it together again and get the clip on.
Don't ask me how I know all this...
Actually, you've probably already bent the companion flange. Not a crisis as long as you haven't cracked it.
What I ended up doing is bolting my companion flange down to the Support Plate with a piece of coat hanger behind it so it would "flex" back into shape. If the companion flange is not 'open' enough, it will compress the u-joint once you put it together again and get the clip on.
Don't ask me how I know all this...
03-13-2016, 04:17 AM
#4
Burning Brakes
03-13-2016, 11:12 AM
#5
Le Mans Master
