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Hey everyone,
Anyone know if there is a tool for separating the driveshaft halves? I know there is a bolt & washer but once that's off is there a separation tool so I don't have to bang on things? Update:I just used a 3 jaw puller.
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Make sure to mark the orientation before removing. the drive shaft is balanced as a pair. I would just use a soft blow hammer or a block of wood and rotate it and tap it.
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10-22-2021, 06:36 PM | #4 |
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Should be able to pull it apart by hand.
I would avoid banging on it unless you have to. Also use the puller on the csb, don't burn or hammer it off. No need to. |
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10-22-2021, 07:13 PM | #5 |
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So far any videos I've seen require banging on it after the joining bolt is removed. My car is really clean underneath so there is no corrosion or rust but I don't want to bang on anything. Wonder if I leave the rear end bolted and only drop the guibo and center bearing if I can yank it out?
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10-23-2021, 07:11 PM | #7 |
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Honestly I don't want to even mess with the constant velocity joint. There are many colored replacement bolts and I don't quite understand the differences. I'd rather leave it attached at the diff, mark & separate the drive shaft. I was hoping that someone would tell me that I could use a separator of some sort to pull them nicely apart. I don't mind buying tools I may only use 2-3 times.
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10-23-2021, 09:03 PM | #9 |
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Pretty sweet huh? Maybe a few drinks and careless thumbs were trying to communicate?
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Would replace any hardware there with new myself if taking apart. |
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Mine came off by hand at 166k miles. I feel you'll do more damage to the Diff end joint if you're tugging on it. Careful there. I would just remove from the diff as well.
If you're not replacing the CV joint in the middle, why are you pulling it apart? Maybe CSB?
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There are even some so call professional shops that do questionable things. I spent less time doing it the right way than those clowns in the video burning and hammering on it.
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not ever car is a florida car and not every car comes apart the same. ive done csbs that come apart by hand and some that dont. as a professional you take the right steps to get the job done.
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But I don't think that is the issue here, they were burning out the rubber to pull the housing and rubber part off, not to expand the bearing race to remove easily. They never tried to or mentioned using a puller.
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Got all the parts and started getting into it. Trans mounts are in the area so I'm doing these too and look what I found. New bushings installed in support, old ones above. Check out drivers side bushing!
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Wow, I swapped in new transmission mounts and the old ones looked basically new at 90k. Curious why yours are in such bad shape.
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246k! Well done.
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