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Re: U-joints

To: "Spit Elist" <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: U-joints
From: "Ken C" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2002 07:36:46 -0800
You are right there. The only way to get the "can" in front is prior to the
installation of the transmission. But I don't think it really matters which
way it's installed, mine has been "reversed" for a while with no ill
effects.

Ken C

> The factory service manuals suggest re-installing it with
> the CV joint in the rear (and the UI-joint at the front).
> I believe this is because the CV joint tends to get
> stuck in the frame when you try to install the shaft from
> the rear.
>
> Doug Braun
> '72 Spit

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