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Offline Knox

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Removing Driveshafts
« 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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Offline raf2379

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Re: Removing Driveshafts
« Reply #1 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.

Offline RckyMtnTJ

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Re: Removing Driveshafts
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2010, 08:33:05 PM »
The front shaft has 4 x 8mm bolts at the transfercase end as well
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Offline Tyn Pow

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Re: Removing Driveshafts
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2010, 09:41:43 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



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Offline Knox

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Re: Removing Driveshafts
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2010, 11:01:49 PM »
ha yeah I picked up a prybar tonight, gonna go play with it tomorrow again,
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Offline apeman

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Re: Removing Driveshafts
« Reply #5 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
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