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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: award280 on March 19, 2010, 10:20:32 pm

Title: Driveshaft removal problem.
Post by: award280 on March 19, 2010, 10:20:32 pm

I have an '83 short-wide with a TH350 that leaks like sieve.  I need to remove the tail housing to fix the leaks in the slip yoke and speedo cable.  I've taken off the "u" clamps at the rear yoke but can't get the front yoke to budge so I can get the rear of the shaft out of the U joint.  If anyone has any tips on how to break the slip yoke loose, I would greatly appreciate it. 

Title: Re: Driveshaft removal problem.
Post by: zieg85 on March 19, 2010, 10:52:38 pm

Heat would be your best bet.  Rust penetrating oil may work if you let it soak a while.  Good Luck

Title: Re: Driveshaft removal problem.
Post by: VileZambonie on March 19, 2010, 11:30:48 pm

Once the straps are off just take a large screwdriver or prybar and seperate the yoke from the trunion.

Title: Re: Driveshaft removal problem.
Post by: HAULIN IT on March 20, 2010, 12:16:16 am

Please tell me you aren't working on the truck on a hill or have the truck up on ramps or something. Lorne

Title: Re: Driveshaft removal problem.
Post by: Irish_Alley on March 20, 2010, 12:46:41 am

Quote from: VileZambonie on March 19, 2010, 11:30:48 pm

Once the straps are off just take a large screwdriver or prybar and seperate the yoke from the trunion.

x2

Title: Re: Driveshaft removal problem.
Post by: award280 on March 20, 2010, 07:17:16 am

Quote from: HAULIN IT on March 20, 2010, 12:16:16 am

Please tell me you aren't working on the truck on a hill or have the truck up on ramps or something. Lorne

I've got it on a 40% grade, on ramps and on fire.  Could this be my problem?   ;D  Thanks for the help guys.  I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something painfully obvious.

Title: Re: Driveshaft removal problem.
Post by: Irish_Alley on March 20, 2010, 06:32:42 pm

My 94 sticks even when it was a couple months since I last removed the shaft I take a pry bar under the truck with me everytime