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U-Joint Removal

Posted: 3/14/04 5:28am Message 1 of 5
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HURRICANE, UT - USA
Joined: 1/11/2004
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Vette(s): 1978 L82 4 speed Black on Black vin12231 BDay Nov 7 1977 1966 327 Roadster BDay May 18, 1966 (next project)
I'm working on replacing the brakes, spindle bearings, parking brakes etc. and when I pulled the half shafts and checked the u-joints they were almosted seized. I've pulled the snap rings and they won't budge. Any ideas besides soaking with WD-40 to get them out?
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U-Joint Removal

Posted: 3/14/04 6:03am Message 2 of 5
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rowland hts, CA - USA
Joined: 3/7/2004
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Vette(s): 1981 convertable
The u-joints are pressed into the half shaft. If they are rusted the best thing I found for this problem is pb blaster. wd40 is not real good on rustted parts. You have to be carefull when pressing out and pressing in the u-joints not to bend the yoke making the u-joint to tight. If you need more info or have any other questions just email me. Hope this helped.

Benny


U-Joint Removal

Posted: 3/14/04 6:04am Message 3 of 5
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KERNERSVILLE, NC - USA
Joined: 1/13/2004
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Vette(s): 1968 L-71 convertible
They need to be pressed out. Be very careful with the yoke at the spindle end, they bend quite easily.
Also, you want to use a different lube than good ole WD. Use a penetrant type, PB Blaster is my favorite, but liquid wrench works well.


U-Joint Removal

Posted: 3/14/04 7:36am Message 4 of 5
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HURRICANE, UT - USA
Joined: 1/11/2004
Posts: 119
Vette(s): 1978 L82 4 speed Black on Black vin12231 BDay Nov 7 1977 1966 327 Roadster BDay May 18, 1966 (next project)
Thanks. I'll go get some PB Blaster. I also found a u-joint press for $30 online.
--Eric


U-Joint Removal

Posted: 3/23/04 7:18am Message 5 of 5
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Southgate, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1980 L48 4 speed.
I just had to comment on PB Blaster. That stuff is awesome. When I did my u-joints, it was the best tool I had. |thumb|


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