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wally4232 · 08-19-2003, 11:00 PM

Hello to all,

I am needing to change my front drive shaft u-joints and can not get to the strap bolts near the front of the transfer case. I have taken the bolts out of the plate on the front of the transfer case hoping it would slide out but no luck. Any Advice would be appreciated,

Four Speed transmission, 205 transfer case.

Thanks

Wally

1969 GMC · 08-20-2003, 12:14 AM

hmm...when I changed the ujoints on my front driveshaft, those bolts were a real PITA. I have the Rockwell transfer case so it may be different, but the easiest way I found to do it was with 2 ppl. I would lay behind the transfer, then stick my arms up in by the transfer case, then have my dad put the wrench on the bolt from the front side, and then put the handle in my hand and I would loosen it. Since I couldnt see the bolt or the wrench, he would also make sure i was spinning the right way and did not drop the wrench into the crossmember. It still took a long time to do, but it was the only way. hope this can help a little.

wally4232 · 08-20-2003, 10:12 PM

Thanks for the reply, I will have to try that. It sure is a PITA!!!!!! I need to get it done though, I have a truck pull next weekend and it would be a whole lot better with four wheel drive!!!

LeRoy · 08-20-2003, 11:45 PM

I've found it's worth the time to pull the tranny cover off, from inside the cab. That way you can see what your doing

08-19-2003, 11:00 PM	#1
wally4232 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Greenwich, Ohio Posts: 76	front drive shaft Hello to all, I am needing to change my front drive shaft u-joints and can not get to the strap bolts near the front of the transfer case. I have taken the bolts out of the plate on the front of the transfer case hoping it would slide out but no luck. Any Advice would be appreciated, Four Speed transmission, 205 transfer case. Thanks Wally __________________ 72 Chevy LWB 4x4

08-20-2003, 12:14 AM	#2
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	hmm...when I changed the ujoints on my front driveshaft, those bolts were a real PITA. I have the Rockwell transfer case so it may be different, but the easiest way I found to do it was with 2 ppl. I would lay behind the transfer, then stick my arms up in by the transfer case, then have my dad put the wrench on the bolt from the front side, and then put the handle in my hand and I would loosen it. Since I couldnt see the bolt or the wrench, he would also make sure i was spinning the right way and did not drop the wrench into the crossmember. It still took a long time to do, but it was the only way. hope this can help a little. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

08-20-2003, 10:12 PM	#3
wally4232 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Greenwich, Ohio Posts: 76	Thanks for the reply, I will have to try that. It sure is a PITA!!!!!! I need to get it done though, I have a truck pull next weekend and it would be a whole lot better with four wheel drive!!! __________________ 72 Chevy LWB 4x4

08-20-2003, 11:45 PM	#4
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	I've found it's worth the time to pull the tranny cover off, from inside the cab. That way you can see what your doing __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me



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