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KEL · 03-13-2010, 04:55 PM

Hi Guys
This is the yoke just front of my carrier bearing. As you can see, it is threaded. I am replacing the u-joints and carrier bearing now, and can't
figure out what was threaded on to this in the past, or if this is from
another truck. Guess this will be another question for Andy.
Has anyone seen this ?
Thanks Guys.

KEL · 03-13-2010, 04:57 PM

Guess the picture would be helpful.

mbgmike · 03-13-2010, 05:26 PM

Looks like the rear slip yoke. Its for the nut

KEL · 03-13-2010, 05:44 PM

This yoke is just in front of the carrier bearing, and accepts the rear
drive shaft. Are you saying I am missing a nut ? What is the nut for ?
It was not there on disassembly, but everything is 38 years old.

mbgmike · 03-13-2010, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KEL

This yoke is just in front of the carrier bearing, and accepts the rear
drive shaft. Are you saying I am missing a nut ? What is the nut for ?
It was not there on disassembly, but everything is 38 years old.

Some driveshafts have a slip on yoke that is held on by a threaded nut. Its similiar

You can find some pics here
http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/...ech/index.html

You can see the threaded cap in the pics

You can see it here to
http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/c10_...iveshafts.html

KEL · 03-13-2010, 06:18 PM

Since there was nothing there when I dis-assembled, can I assume that
I dont have/need that nut ?

mbgmike · 03-13-2010, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KEL

Since there was nothing there when I dis-assembled, can I assume that
I dont have/need that nut ?

I guess it was never reinstalled. It has a dust shield or should and I think that is really the purpose of the cap. Don't get me to lyin however if its really needed. Once installed it really can't go anywhere

KEL · 03-13-2010, 06:36 PM

oooooooooohhh. I would never do anyting like that !!!!
Thanks for the info. Guess once I drill out the grease fitting, I'll just put it \back together the way it came apart. Thanks for the response and help.

03-13-2010, 04:55 PM	#1
KEL 72 GMC Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wells, Maine Posts: 534	Yoke - 72 gmc half ton Hi Guys This is the yoke just front of my carrier bearing. As you can see, it is threaded. I am replacing the u-joints and carrier bearing now, and can't figure out what was threaded on to this in the past, or if this is from another truck. Guess this will be another question for Andy. Has anyone seen this ? Thanks Guys.

03-13-2010, 04:57 PM	#2
KEL 72 GMC Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wells, Maine Posts: 534	Re: Yoke - 72 gmc half ton Guess the picture would be helpful. Attached Images

03-13-2010, 05:26 PM	#3
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Yoke - 72 gmc half ton Looks like the rear slip yoke. Its for the nut Last edited by mbgmike; 03-13-2010 at 05:27 PM.

03-13-2010, 05:44 PM	#4
KEL 72 GMC Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wells, Maine Posts: 534	Re: Yoke - 72 gmc half ton This yoke is just in front of the carrier bearing, and accepts the rear drive shaft. Are you saying I am missing a nut ? What is the nut for ? It was not there on disassembly, but everything is 38 years old.

03-13-2010, 06:18 PM	#6
KEL 72 GMC Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wells, Maine Posts: 534	Re: Yoke - 72 gmc half ton Since there was nothing there when I dis-assembled, can I assume that I dont have/need that nut ?

03-13-2010, 06:36 PM	#8
KEL 72 GMC Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wells, Maine Posts: 534	Re: Yoke - 72 gmc half ton oooooooooohhh. I would never do anyting like that !!!! Thanks for the info. Guess once I drill out the grease fitting, I'll just put it \back together the way it came apart. Thanks for the response and help.



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