Install HalfShaft ... What to remove?
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From: Sun City West Az
Re: Install HalfShaft ... What to remove? (Dolfan)
I found the Neapco u-joint for 10.99 at NAPA but the DANA are $31. Not sure about three times the price. I may just go with the Neapco as folks have recommended these as well.
Burning Brakes
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Re: Install HalfShaft ... What to remove? (Dolfan)
I guess the question is "is there enough room typically to place the half shaft into place without the ability to swing it out from it's normal position". I was able to get it out but I'm hesitant that I may need additional space for the install.
Burning Brakes
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From: Atlanta Ga
Install HalfShaft ... What to remove?
I have had a hell of a time replacing my rear wheel bearings. :mad Last night I had to finally remove a half shaft in order to get the final T55 bolt out. I did this and of course the u-joint caps came of the outside end of the half shaft. I was able to get the half shaft out without removing much of anything. The spring and tie rod are still in place.
1. Should I replace the u-joint while it's out especially since the caps came off?
2. To reinstall will I need to remove more susspension parts? It was tough to get out and I'm thinking it will be impossible to get it in as is.
I had not intended to do any of this, just the wheel bearings, so I'm trying to keep this as simple as possible.
Ideas?
Thanks, Mike
1. Should I replace the u-joint while it's out especially since the caps came off?
2. To reinstall will I need to remove more susspension parts? It was tough to get out and I'm thinking it will be impossible to get it in as is.
I had not intended to do any of this, just the wheel bearings, so I'm trying to keep this as simple as possible.
Ideas?
Thanks, Mike
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Re: Install HalfShaft ... What to remove? (Dolfan)
It looks like my webserver is down, but when it comes back up....
http://personal.tmlp.com/scorp/vette/images/ujoints
http://personal.tmlp.com/scorp/vette/images/ujoints
Burning Brakes
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From: Atlanta Ga
Re: Install HalfShaft ... What to remove? (scorp508)
Scorp,
I have printed out you step-by-step manual on replacing the u-joints, very nice work recording the process. I understand it completely, but yes I'm trying to shortcut I guess. I really don't want to pull the main arm, spring and tie rod, but I'm afraid that I won't be able to get the shaft back in without messing up the new u-joint.
I have printed out you step-by-step manual on replacing the u-joints, very nice work recording the process. I understand it completely, but yes I'm trying to shortcut I guess. I really don't want to pull the main arm, spring and tie rod, but I'm afraid that I won't be able to get the shaft back in without messing up the new u-joint.
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From: Boston, MA
Re: Install HalfShaft ... What to remove? (Dolfan)
I really don't want to pull the main arm, spring and tie rod, but I'm afraid that I won't be able to get the shaft back in without messing up the new u-joint.
Burning Brakes
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From: Atlanta Ga
Re: Install HalfShaft ... What to remove? (scorp508)
I found the Neapco u-joint for 10.99 at NAPA but the DANA are $31. Not sure about three times the price. I may just go with the Neapco as folks have recommended these as well.
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