Re: Novice question-how do you remove the rear universal joint??

Posted by Ross On 2015/3/16 19:05:05

Once upon a time, before mother nature and her rusty welding torch got there, one would tap the shaft toward one side to push out one cap then tap it the other way to push out the other cap. This late in the game, PB Blaster and eventually heat may be necessary. The caps do not unscrew--the slots are there to help the mechanic align the caps with the clip. on installation.

Clean off any rust you can, then with a big brass punch or a block of wood try to push the caps in so as to push out the other side.