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Old 02-07-2012, 08:23 PM   #1
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Driveshaft disassembly help needed

To all you seasoned veterans out there…I need some tips on disassembling my driveshafts so I can clean them up and replace some worn parts. I got the snap rings off. Now what? How do I free the cross from the unit? Any advice is much appreciated. Thanks for your time.
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Old 02-07-2012, 08:40 PM   #2
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Re: Driveshaft disassembly help needed

You will have to press or hammer them out. A ball joint press will work. Or a hammer and a socket and a vice. Might need some heat or penetrating oil.
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Old 02-07-2012, 08:40 PM   #3
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Re: Driveshaft disassembly help needed

A good 6" vise will work for most of the u-joints. I use two sockets one for pressing against one of the bearing cups and a larger one to allow the opposite bearing cup to go into. Soak the u-joints down with a penetrant ahead of time so that it will help loosen the cups.

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Old 02-07-2012, 09:33 PM   #4
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Re: Driveshaft disassembly help needed

Have I got a vid for you.This never goes quite this easy but this is a good vid on How to.

http://www.powerblocktv.com/player/2...ep_num=2min-06
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Old 02-10-2012, 03:38 PM   #5
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Re: Driveshaft disassembly help needed

Thanks so much guys. And that video…perfect.
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Old 02-10-2012, 11:01 PM   #6
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Re: Driveshaft disassembly help needed

I wrote this up a while back. It might help you.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492271
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Old 02-11-2012, 12:27 AM   #7
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Re: Driveshaft disassembly help needed

Perfect! Thanks Jim.

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I wrote this up a while back. It might help you.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492271
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