Guys can anyone help with a U-Joint repair job. I have ordered a Clymer manual but waiting on it to come in. I have the unit tore down but cannot figure out how the shafts come out of the transmission and then how the u-joints will come apart. I have tried to loosen both bolts that hold the inner yoke on but only 1 of the bolts actually comes loose, the other side just turns but never seems to back out. I cannot even get the yoke to act like it pulls out of the transmission with the side that has the bolt loose. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img]

 

Anyone please!!! Clymer manual is in but cannot get the axles to pull out of the transmission. Any help appreciated.

 

did u try just giving it a sharp yank

 

I have beat it to death!

 

PM rick ritter he will knwo what ur looking for

 

Do you know his user name?

 

RickRitter just like that

 

Hey Endl,
I just went through the same experience you are going through. My back outer axle yoke broke and I tried to pull it off on the trail so it wouldn't flop around on the 9 mile trail back to the truck. Both bolts on the inter yokes kept turning, so I didn't think I was getting anywhere. After I got home I just kept turning the bolt and eventually it backed out and I was able to pull the axle out. Both bolts screw into a hex bushing in the rear end, so if you just keep backing one bolt out it will soon come loose. Use a wrench on both bolts.
The "U" joints will have to be pressed out.
After I added up the cost of all the parts to repair my broken axle, broken "U" joints ect. it was cheaper to just order a whole new axle assembly. It was around $320.00.
After I put the new assembly in, I still had problems. One rear wheel would turn smoothly, while the other one was "jerky". I finally determined that the 2 end yokes were'nt lined up properly from the factory. Make sure they are both lined up the same and not off by 90 degrees and you shouldn't have any more problems.......Wiz