white04AVwbh
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Ok got the drive shaft out...
Any Ideas how to get the U Joint out with out a press??
Any Ideas how to get the U Joint out with out a press??
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U Joint Removal
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A very large hammer......you>>> 
<<<<driveshaft.
All kidding aside you will probably have to heat the shaft around where the joint goes in. GM uses a nylon resin to hold the ujoints in place and its very hard to remove them without heat. I usually heat them till you see the nylon force its way out, no need to get it super hot. Then knock the joint out being careful not to damage the shaft or the yoke.
<<<<driveshaft.All kidding aside you will probably have to heat the shaft around where the joint goes in. GM uses a nylon resin to hold the ujoints in place and its very hard to remove them without heat. I usually heat them till you see the nylon force its way out, no need to get it super hot. Then knock the joint out being careful not to damage the shaft or the yoke.
white04AVwbh
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Thanks - I used a 1-1/8" socket to catch the bearing cap while driving it carefully down with a 3/4" socket and hammer.
I allway's freak out the first time I try these projects - But once I slow down and think about it " just use good old logic and basic mechanics" It works out fine.
I allway's freak out the first time I try these projects - But once I slow down and think about it " just use good old logic and basic mechanics" It works out fine.
trannyman said:A very large hammer......you>>>
All kidding aside you will probably have to heat the shaft around where the joint goes in. GM uses a nylon resin to hold the ujoints in place and its very hard to remove them without heat. I usually heat them till you see the nylon force its way out, no need to get it super hot. Then knock the joint out being careful not to damage the shaft or the yoke.
No nylon, just clips on our shafts.
DougD said:
Mine has nylon, I haven't looked at the later ones. I'm changing mine on Wed so I looked. I figure with 92k on them I should before I go racing on Sun.
trannyman said:
4WD?
Z66 at least has no nylon
Yes that might be the difference. Thats because you have a longer shaft 
.....BTW at least you have nice weather up here today 
If you get bored come up and see us at the MG.
.....BTW at least you have nice weather up here today If you get bored come up and see us at the MG.trannyman said:Yes that might be the difference. Thats because you have a longer shaft
Yeah, weather is finally worthwhile
Doing some work on my uncle's Escalade today for him.