I have my 700 pulled apart to replace the ball joints, wheel hub bearings, and to get new boots on both axles. My yokes are stuck in the differential. Has anyone tried removing the u-joint and replacing them while still in the yoke? I have the hub strut assemblies removed and I need to get the axles to a rebuilder in my area, but I can't for the life of me get them out of the front diff.If I can do the u-joints while the yoke stays in the diff I can drop the axles off and use new u-joints when I put them back in.
Any thoughts?
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Hard to change joints while still in the diff. You really need a press or a good support to drive the caps down to be able to remove the clips.Air hammer is another way,but you just end up messing things up on installing new ones. Use PB Blaster,heat and rent a big slide hammer from a local auto store. Then it's easy to work on the u-joints on a work bench or you can use a press.

 

 

We had 3 different sizes at the shop including this big Snap on 12 pounder. Bertha would either pull things out or destroy them in the process Plus had every adapter that you would need.

 

 

Having the right tool for the job makes all the difference.

 

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Got it all back together tonight. Drives like a new one. Used Sixity axles, EPI balljoints, and Pivot Works hub bearings. Also replaced a tie rod outer boot, which was a pain in the rear to get on. I'm very happy with the quality of parts and the end result. This site has helped me a lot.
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