Drive shaft removal question
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From: charlotte nc
Drive shaft removal question
I've searched the archives and found lots of info on half shaft removal but none on drive shaft. Question is, Does the C beam have to be removed in order to remove the drive shaft or is there another way? Thanks, I'm getting ready to replace all u joints and rear wheel bearings on my 86.
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Re: Drive shaft removal question (dwestsr)
Question is, Does the C beam have to be removed in order to remove the drive shaft or is there another way?
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Re: Drive shaft removal question (dwestsr)
In short, yes. I just finished the three day job of replacing the rear differential seal. I would recommend you doing the same if you are going to be in there.
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Re: Drive shaft removal question (dwestsr)
Removing the C-beam also requires dropping the exhaust system. I suggest that you invest in a set of beam plates from http://zfdoc.com/index.htm You will never regret the spending the money for these wonderful pieces. Not only will you benefit from the excellent straight line acceleration performance, the installation time of the C-beam is reduced to mere minutes.
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Re: Drive shaft removal question (dwestsr)
I can get mine out without removing C beam .
Undo bolts on diff , slide shaft to rear along side diff , then slide it out past the trans when yoke is free of splines.Assuming you have removed exhaust
The driveshaft is the first / last thing I do when removing trans.
Undo bolts on diff , slide shaft to rear along side diff , then slide it out past the trans when yoke is free of splines.Assuming you have removed exhaust
The driveshaft is the first / last thing I do when removing trans.
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Re: Drive shaft removal question (rodj)
I could have gotten mine off, but some dealer jerk beat the puss out of the C beam (before I bought it) and the shaft couldn't slip by anymore. :crazy:
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From: charlotte nc
Re: Drive shaft removal question (dwestsr)
Thanks to all for the info, sounds like there is some differing opinions on if the C beam must be removed. I'm going to try it without c beam removal first. If push comes to shove, I'll remove it. but not if I don't have to. Again thanks to all who replied. :cheers:
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Re: Drive shaft removal question (dwestsr)
There is really not enough room between the c-beam and transmission tunnel to squeeze the shaft through. If you try to remove it without at least moving the c-beam to the side you'll mar the driveshaft and perhaps cause a misbalance issue.
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Re: Drive shaft removal question (dwestsr)
I can't speak for an 86, but my 84 was a breeze. I removed the exhaust system from the cat back and slid the driveshaft out with no problem. I replaced it with a Spicer driveshaft and ujoints.
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I have serious vibration in my drive shaft and plan to fix it this winter. I'm also doing exhaust and from under the car it looks like it will be a breeze once I remove exhaust. What's your experience? Heard problems with C beam?? 1985 L98
