U-Joint Replacement Troubles
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Racer
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From: Newton NJ
U-Joint Replacement Troubles
Hello All,
I started replacing all of my u-joints due noise and vibration. The half shaft joints were totally shot. Had new spicers pressed in by a local driveline shop. The owner suggested doing the drive shaft as well.
I pulled the drive shaft out...yes you can remove it without taking out the c-beam on an 87. I brought said shaft to the shop and the owner reports my slip yoke is worn. He states it looks like the bushing or bearing from the tailhousing of the trans is worn. He states I need to get a new driveshaft or at the very least a new slip yoke.
Does anyone know of a source? Dealer says it is no longer stocked. I have not seen them available from the usual aftermarket suppliers either.
How hard is to replace the bushing at the end of the transmission?
The car is an 87 with an automatic trans 700r4
TIA
Craig
I started replacing all of my u-joints due noise and vibration. The half shaft joints were totally shot. Had new spicers pressed in by a local driveline shop. The owner suggested doing the drive shaft as well.
I pulled the drive shaft out...yes you can remove it without taking out the c-beam on an 87. I brought said shaft to the shop and the owner reports my slip yoke is worn. He states it looks like the bushing or bearing from the tailhousing of the trans is worn. He states I need to get a new driveshaft or at the very least a new slip yoke.
Does anyone know of a source? Dealer says it is no longer stocked. I have not seen them available from the usual aftermarket suppliers either.
How hard is to replace the bushing at the end of the transmission?
The car is an 87 with an automatic trans 700r4
TIA
Craig
Last edited by cmontel727; Aug 30, 2007 at 07:07 PM. Reason: forgot to give info on the trans
Melting Slicks
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From: Lockport NY
Fleet Pride has the yokes; $55 part # 864 2-3-4911X
They should have a shop near you. That bushing is easy to remove & replace, if you have the right tool. Atec makes a nice tool for doing it; your local toolman (or scorp508's dad) should be able to get you one. Runs about $85 but if you're lucky, AutoZone might have one to rent.
The real problem is finding that bushing. GM no longer has it listed in their parts inventory, but you may be able to use a TH350 rear bushing, or possibly a 700R4 bushing (and seal, too).
They should have a shop near you. That bushing is easy to remove & replace, if you have the right tool. Atec makes a nice tool for doing it; your local toolman (or scorp508's dad) should be able to get you one. Runs about $85 but if you're lucky, AutoZone might have one to rent.
The real problem is finding that bushing. GM no longer has it listed in their parts inventory, but you may be able to use a TH350 rear bushing, or possibly a 700R4 bushing (and seal, too).
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From: The Top of Utah
Originally Posted by Rich B
Fleet Pride has the yokes; $55 part # 864 2-3-4911X
Originally Posted by Rich B
The real problem is finding that bushing. GM no longer has it listed in their parts inventory, but you may be able to use a TH350 rear bushing, or possibly a 700R4 bushing (and seal, too).
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Race Director
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From: The Top of Utah
Originally Posted by cmontel727
The car is an 87 with an automatic trans 700r4
TIA
Craig
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Last edited by cmontel727 : Today at 05:07 PM. Reason: forgot to give info on the trans
TIA
Craig
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Last edited by cmontel727 : Today at 05:07 PM. Reason: forgot to give info on the trans
RACE ON!!!
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Racer
Joined: May 2004
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From: Newton NJ
CFI-EFI forgive me for blunder on the intial post. So worried getting the info right I forgot to put in which trans.
I really appreciate the effort and the part numbers...Already ordered the seals.
I really appreciate the effort and the part numbers...Already ordered the seals.
