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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 01:21 PM
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um, my yamaha silverado needs the u-joint changed..... i got the 4 bolts that hold it off, but how do i get the driveshaft off? do i pount the **** out of it where the joint is? any help would be appreciated
 
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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 01:24 PM
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Use a screwdriver to pry the u-joint out of the holder (the driveshaft will telescope backward). It will pop out fairly easily.

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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 01:30 PM
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lol funny pics hounddog. u had ur raptor in reverse and gave the other guys quad a sand blast
 
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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 01:33 PM
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You always have to find a way to initiate the rookies. He never saw it coming!

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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 01:34 PM
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thats the funniest thing ive seen all day
 
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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 02:06 PM
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i got the driveshaft off..... now i cant get the old u joint out of the the joint was so bad, that it moves like a 1/4 inch back and forth. and the ends are rusted in to the driveshaft
 
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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 02:12 PM
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call 1-800-96-drive, talk to Wade he can tell you what you need to know!( the number is for Drivelines Inc.)
 
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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 03:08 PM
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If its a new body style silverado 99+ you ned to heat up the u joint. They are held in place by PLASTIC, so once you heat it up enough, plastic will just squirt out.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 03:09 PM
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this is a 1989, i got it all apart now, i just cant get the caps off
 
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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 03:15 PM
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Are they held in place by c clips?
 
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