How to remove front and rear drive shafts?
Removed it twice already. Just unbolted differential, removed both bolts that hold the yoke to the diff and engine off. Back differential and took the drive shaft out. I did have the box off and the axles and a arms so I could work easier in there. Could i just remove the u joints to take off the drive shafts?
What kind of bolts do you need to remove a driveshaft?
Remove Driveshaft Bolts Remove the shaft differential flange mounting bolts. These bolts will be very tight so use good quality tools to avoid stripping. Some bolts can head 12 point heads as in this example which used a 13mm 12 point socket to remove.
Can a 12 point head be removed from a driveshaft?
These bolts will be very tight so use good quality tools to avoid stripping. Some bolts can head 12 point heads as in this example which used a 13mm 12 point socket to remove. These bolts also use lock tight to avoid coming loose while in operation and can be reapplied when reinstalling. 3. Remove Driveshaft Flange
What should I do if my drive shaft is leaking?
Using both hands gently slide the driveshaft from the transmission or transfer case. A small amount of fluid might leak out so have a fluid catch basin ready. This would be a good time to replace leaking transmission tail housing seal, universal joints or if removing the transmission or differential repairs are needed. 5. Check U joints
Remove Driveshaft Bolts Remove the shaft differential flange mounting bolts. These bolts will be very tight so use good quality tools to avoid stripping. Some bolts can head 12 point heads as in this example which used a 13mm 12 point socket to remove.
What’s the best way to remove a stuck bolt?
Drive the screw extractor down through the shaft of the bolt, and let it unscrew the bolt from within. Although this will destroy the bolt, it should make it much easier to remove. Remove the drilled bolt with a box wrench. If the screw extractor doesn’t remove the stuck bolt itself, pull the bolt out with a wrench.
How do you remove a drilled bolt from a screw extractor?
Remove the drilled bolt with a box wrench. If the screw extractor doesn’t remove the stuck bolt itself, pull the bolt out with a wrench. Set the end of a box wrench over the head of a drilled-out bolt and turn it counterclockwise to loosen the bolt.
These bolts will be very tight so use good quality tools to avoid stripping. Some bolts can head 12 point heads as in this example which used a 13mm 12 point socket to remove. These bolts also use lock tight to avoid coming loose while in operation and can be reapplied when reinstalling. 3. Remove Driveshaft Flange