What is this joint on the driveshaft?

[East_Bound]

Thanks for the reply. That's not a bad idea using a large washer. Did your puller actually thread into joint? I think thats where I went wrong. The puller I used was one size to big so I didn't think it'd force itself in there, I got too distracted with getting the damn bearing off..stuff happens...

Did you attach the puller to the end of the bearing on? Mine didn't budge a bit, I just might have to use a torch like you suggested.

Originally Posted by spookylynx

mine was a PITA too. I used a puller and did some minor damage to the threads too, however I was able to clean them up with a tap. Then I used a big thick washer to protect the threads and used the puller again and it worked. If yours is seized really bad you could use a small torch and try some heat as well.

[spookylynx]

Originally Posted by East_Bound

Thanks for the reply. That's not a bad idea using a large washer. Did your puller actually thread into joint? I think thats where I went wrong. The puller I used was one size to big so I didn't think it'd force itself in there, I got too distracted with getting the damn bearing off..stuff happens...

Did you attach the puller to the end of the bearing on? Mine didn't budge a bit, I just might have to use a torch like you suggested.

My puller didn't thread in, it kinda...smashed in a bit before I realized what was going on. But again I was able to stop and save the threads.
I think I got the puller on the yolk, and once the yolk came of the splines the bearing slid right off.

Maybe also try soaking the splines in PB Blaster or something similar.

[East_Bound]

I will try that out. I was trying to pull from the corners of the bearing. I did the same thing as you. It smashed in the first thread a bit. Hopefully I can have a shop rethread them; it's not absolutely terrible, just enough to get me down for a couple days not wanting to work on the truck due to my own stupidity.

Originally Posted by spookylynx

My puller didn't thread in, it kinda...smashed in a bit before I realized what was going on. But again I was able to stop and save the threads.
I think I got the puller on the yolk, and once the yolk came of the splines the bearing slid right off.

Maybe also try soaking the splines in PB Blaster or something similar.