Changing U-Joint
11-04-2012, 06:01 PM
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I ought to post that picture of that vice. it destroyed it lol
What do you guys think of using a torch on this aluminum shaft to get the bearings out? Or would it be a better idea to use dry ice to contract it? Or third option, shall I just have it taken to a shop and have them press in my new bearings so all I have to do is drop the shaft back in?
11-04-2012, 09:40 PM
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I did this not even 2 days ago.
If you look closely youll see tiny pins sticking out of the sides of the shaft, thats a stupid nylon/plastic that was injected into it to act as a C clip to hold the U joint in. Youll have to torch it to get it out before you get the U joint out like this:
http://youtu.be/8_VIYxEA3fg
Then you can get the U join out and in the driveshaft using a press OR with a hammer and socket just like this:
http://youtu.be/rOEdul7nscY
That should be all you need. And your new U joint probly comes with C clips to put it too. There you go!
If you look closely youll see tiny pins sticking out of the sides of the shaft, thats a stupid nylon/plastic that was injected into it to act as a C clip to hold the U joint in. Youll have to torch it to get it out before you get the U joint out like this:
http://youtu.be/8_VIYxEA3fg
Then you can get the U join out and in the driveshaft using a press OR with a hammer and socket just like this:
http://youtu.be/rOEdul7nscY
That should be all you need. And your new U joint probly comes with C clips to put it too. There you go!
11-04-2012, 10:12 PM
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Yup it is. I was a bit skeptical at first too but it does take a little time to get it hot enough. You can use any propane torch lowes sells maybe even walmart sells.
