Drive Shaft U Joint Replacement ??
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From: Reston Va
Drive Shaft U Joint Replacement ??
I decided to tackle the U joint replacement on my 94 manual. Got the drive shaft out. Rented a U Joint removal tool. Took out clips and pressed the U Joint as far as it will go. Body of U joint is up against inside of the yoke but it is not far enough for the bearing cup to clear. The cup is still tight in the yoke. I tried to grab the cup with large pliers to see if I could get it out but it is stuck tight.
Any suggestions?
Thanks guys.
Any suggestions?
Thanks guys.
Drifting
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From: Yorktown Heights NY
Yup, very typical experience.....I've changed mine twice and this happened both times.
Spray the cup that's part way out with PB Blaster and let soak a while.
I then put the driveshaft in my bench vice and use a pair of vicegrrips on the end of the bearing cup and twist.
It should come out after a little persuasion
The steel bearing cups and aluminum yokes tend to corrode over time due to the aluminum/steel galvanic reaction between the different metals and that makes them difficult to remove.
Spray the cup that's part way out with PB Blaster and let soak a while.
I then put the driveshaft in my bench vice and use a pair of vicegrrips on the end of the bearing cup and twist.
It should come out after a little persuasion
The steel bearing cups and aluminum yokes tend to corrode over time due to the aluminum/steel galvanic reaction between the different metals and that makes them difficult to remove.
