In a message dated 12/31/2010 2:58:23 PM Central Standard Time,
spamiam@comcast.net writes:
> They can be a bugger to get apart. The corrosion prevents the caps from
> moving. As a previous reply said, clean the corrosion so the cap will
> slide. The instructions say that gentle tapping is all that is necessary
> to
> get the caps to move. Well, it usually takes a BFH. You need to be aware
>
> that wailing on the U-joint may well bend the yoke(s) and make the holes
> for
> the caps no longer perfectly aligned.
I prefer to use an hydraulic press. Failing that a vice will do. Select a
couple sockets, one that is slightly smaller than the cap to pressthe T
through the yoke and another large enough to accept the other cap to back up
the other side of the yoke.
But whether you use a vice or a press, great care must be taken as either
one can apply enough force to deform or break the yoke. Use good judgement
and if things don't move with a reasonable amount of force stop and check out
the situation. Things may not be stright or rust or some other unwanted
substance (like a C-ring) may be causing problems.
But after the last time I did this and had to take them back apart because
one of the rollers fell out of place I decided to take my driveshafts to
experts and have them done. Saves me the agrivation.
Dave
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