Comanche_Fanatic Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 sup yall, i need to know how to remove the driveshaft on a 90 MJ 4x2 i tried removing the 4 bolts on the rear end and it wouldnt come off.
Pete M Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 the U-joint is likely just frozen in with rust. you can try kicking it, or prying with a prybar, but be prepared that it can quickly come crashing down when it frees up.
Comanche_Fanatic Posted January 31, 2011 Author Posted January 31, 2011 alright, how much does it weigh btw
Automan2164 Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 Its light. Stick a prybar between the yoke of the axle, and the u-joint, then pry. It'll pop right out. Rob L.
Pete M Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 ever picked up a 2wd MJ driveshaft? the ones with the rubber isolator? :D thems heavier than they look. :yes: but regardless, I was thinking more along the lines of damaging the u-joint if it fell to the pavement.
Automan2164 Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 its light...? :redX: Do I really have to give you a pound measurement? Put down your purse, pop the joint out of the yoke and see for yourself. Rob L.
Comanche_Fanatic Posted January 31, 2011 Author Posted January 31, 2011 nope, i did have the ZJ transmission, tc, driveshafts, and crossmemember try to crush me once. alright fine what purse?
Automan2164 Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 Just be sure to have something under the output to catch the fluid when you pull the slip yoke out. Rob L.
Comanche_Fanatic Posted January 31, 2011 Author Posted January 31, 2011 i just need to remove one end(D35 end) of the driveshaft to allow the fuel tank to go in easier. theres 4 bolts, and i just pry it off? nothing coming out?
Automan2164 Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 I would just remove the whole thing... It just slides out of the trans once you have the axle end free. Just put a pan under it to catch anything that might come out. Rob L.
Herc Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 Would recommend marking the orientation of the driveshaft ears to the yoke before removing as some are balanced better one way than the other. Just mark on one side with chalk a line so you can line it up afterwards. I mention this as after i removed mine to replace the rear u-joint I just put the shaft back in. Made an aweful howling, took bolts out rotated 180 and reinstalled, noise gone. :wrench:
Comanche_Fanatic Posted January 31, 2011 Author Posted January 31, 2011 already done it :cheers: now gotta fill 'er up with gas and see if she stops her period (leak)
Pete M Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 very good point. :thumbsup: U-joints don't like change.
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