I used two sockets and a large vise as a press. One socket big
enough to accept the cup, the other small enough to press it through
from the other side. Be careful, if you press them too far the
u-joint will damage the yoke.
John North
On Jan 19, 2008 8:11 PM, Bob Danielson <75TR6@tr6.danielsonfamily.org> wrote:
> Ok, so while I've got the drive train out I figured I'd do some routine
> maintenance and replace all the u-joints. Lord knows if they've ever been
> replaced. As per a suggestion from a fellow lister as well as the directions
> in Haynes, they should "pop" right out with some hammer tapping on the yoke.
> Well, that technique seems to work on some but not all. I've tried both a
> regular hammer (yes I know I shouldn't be striking metal with a hammer due
> to risk of chipping....BTW...the boys on Mythbusters dispelled that myth)
> and a deadblow hammer, striking the yoke collar and all around with
> increasing force. But some seem to be just frozen in place. I even got one
> u-joint out but the cap is solidly stuck. Before I lock them in drill press
> and attack with drill power, does anyone have any suggestions? Would heat
> help?
>
> Thanks
>
> Bob
>
> Bob Danielson
> 1975 TR6 CF38503U
> Running w/ Throttle Body Injection
> http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org
>
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