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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Knox on October 15, 2010, 06:21:16 PM

Title: Removing Driveshafts
Post by: Knox on October 15, 2010, 06:21:16 PM

Removing the Driveshafts

so I've removed the 4 - 5/16 screws adn the little bridges but whats the trick to getting it uncoupled?
Do i just need to stop being a pussy and give it a good wack?

Also will the front driveshaft behave the same way? (ie unattach the front then pull it out of the tranny?

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Title: Re: Removing Driveshafts
Post by: raf2379 on October 15, 2010, 06:25:33 PM

just use a prybar to pry it loose, it shouldnt take much force to pry the joint.

Title: Re: Removing Driveshafts
Post by: RckyMtnTJ on October 15, 2010, 08:33:05 PM

The front shaft has 4 x 8mm bolts at the transfercase end as well

Title: Re: Removing Driveshafts
Post by: Tyn Pow on October 15, 2010, 09:41:43 PM

Quote from: Knox on October 15, 2010, 06:21:16 PM

Do i just need to stop being a pussy and give it a good wack?

Yes, but not directly on the hollow shaft as you could dent it.  Pry bar would be best as already mentioned.

Or you could go for a short drive, that should seperate it for you. :P



(just kidding!!)

Title: Re: Removing Driveshafts
Post by: Knox on October 15, 2010, 11:01:49 PM

ha yeah I picked up a prybar tonight, gonna go play with it tomorrow again,

Title: Re: Removing Driveshafts
Post by: apeman on October 16, 2010, 12:26:36 AM

just in case you didnt already...block the front and rear tires..once the driveshaft is pulled it will roll...even over you...lol