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Old 06-15-2009, 03:41 PM
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The u joint on the stock driveshaft doesn't have the snap ring. Is there anything special that has to be done for removal?
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melt the lil viynl pins till they goo out of there, and whack it with a hammer
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post number 7,,,,

https://ls1tech.com/forums/gears-axl...t-install.html
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You will need to melt the plastic mold, its a pain in the ***.
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Originally Posted by Bad Blue WS6
Thanks, figured it was something different. I'll have to pick up a propane torch though.
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try the below advice, be carefull
good luck , Johnny

Originally Posted by romoranger



wear a face mask when you are using the torch. When I was doing mine the plastic inside pretty much exploded. It scared the crap out of me but somehow I was alright.

yep do not stand over the cap=some times the heat will cause the grease inside the cap to explod, have seen the cap go completely thew a tin wall/roof
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^^^^ thats true.




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