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: Idea for u joints


Tommy
03-25-2004, 06:21 PM
I replaced my stock u joints( drive shaft) the other day. They are held in with nylon(plastic) keepers. If you try to press them out it can be a bear. A friend of mine pulled out a torch & melted out the nylon. After that you don't even need a press, just pop them out with a small hammer. It makes the job so much easier.

acauth1
03-25-2004, 07:49 PM
I just drill out the nylon pins on each side of the caps. About as fast and less messy.

Alchemist
03-26-2004, 02:42 AM
A friend of mine pulled out a torch & melted out the nylon. After that you don't even need a press, just pop them out with a small hammer...

Thanks for the tip Tommy! U-joints are on my "HoneyDew" list! http://www.websmileys.com/sm/happy/1203.gif