xxpredatorxx

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I am trying to get my ujoints changed...trying to get them out...any tips on how you guys get them out...they are a real PITA...i have never had a problem with getting them out before...i usually use a big clamp and press them out...but thats not working...is there something i'm missing..is there something holding them in? Let me know.

LS1-450

iTrader: (33)

Am not sure which joints you have, but there are u-joints that you need to melt the urethane/plastic retainer in order to get them out (torch).

Mr Incredible

If you have a big-*** vice, you could try that. If you don't, it might be a good time to buy one.

Alternately, you could get them quickly pressed out at any local shop for just a couple of bucks...if they even charge you.

xxpredatorxx

iTrader: (3)

thanx for the help..they were the factory joints...188,000 miles on them...they had to be torched to melt the urethane out...came out easy after that...thnx again guys..

Eddie 70

iTrader: (3)

Can melting the nylon inserts out be done with a hand held propane torch?

7998

iTrader: (1)

Yes, you can use a torch.
The pyro in me usually starts a fire in the pit, and just turns the D/S until you see the plastic start squirting out.

MrElectric03

iTrader: (71)

I usually just cut the u joint inside of the caps with a die grinder and cut off wheel, pull the center out and punch the caps out.

slayerized6

iTrader: (12)

tranny guy told me he used a torch to change my u joints

Eddie 70

iTrader: (3)

Got the u-joint out. There is some leftover plastic in the flange. I started to get all of that out and then thought that might be the only thing keeping the u-joint in there. There are no snap rings like I am used to seeing. Is it okay to remove the plastic and if not what do I put back in there?