Runamuck

Can you do the U-joints with out removing the driveshaft?
or is it better to remove it?

I just did a trans flush, so really don't wanna dump it all out again.

qwk93ta

iTrader: (13)

I have always removed the driveshaft.....don't worry about your trans flush, only a little fluid is going to come out of the tailshaft when you remove the DS.

7998

iTrader: (1)

I guess it's possible to do it that way, though it's much easier to just remove the driveshaft. Are the U-joints original? If so get a torch ready because you'll have to burn the the plastic out of the yolk in order to get the bearing caps off.

2001NBMZ28

My advice is to remove the driveshaft and bring it to a shop and have them replaced, especially if it's aluminum.

Runamuck

Oh, so I can remove the shaft and not have the entire thing empty of trans fluid?
I was told that, and have never removed one so i had to ask.

dschmittie1

iTrader: (64)

some fluid will come out but not much. If anything have the rear or the car sit a little higher to help or stuff a rag in the end of the trans to make fluid some coming out.

7998

iTrader: (1)

You'll be fine, you won't lose much at all. maybe an oz or 2

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

thats true and it would seem impossible to replace them with the shaft still on the car.

Runamuck

thanks guys, trully appreciated.

99345hp

If you havn't ever removed a driveshaft, I would be really carefull doing the universal joints yourself. You can make a big mess out of them if you dont know what your doing. Dont even mess with trying to do them with the driveshaft still in the car.

Runamuck

So I got the Drive shaft out pretty easly. i got it up on a vice, with a manual out.
does anyone know which ones have to e pressed out? I can't find any snap rings on these... and yeah I already broke one press trying to press them in.

The tail end looks like it's pressed, the front looks the same. can anyone confirm this for me?

Is it better to go give this to a shop and have them do it, while it's out of the car.
I just hate paying people money for somthing I should be able to do.

Pro52R

iTrader: (15)

I like to use a BFH. Get 2 sockets. One that will fit OVER the trunion cap but still hold up the yoke.

And use a smaller socket just big enough to cover the cap and beat the *** outta it.