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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: 73bucket on February 08, 2007, 04:41:00 pm

Title: 2 piece drive shaft
Post by: 73bucket on February 08, 2007, 04:41:00 pm

ny one know the best way to remove it? im going to try to replace the clutch myself ,thanks for any help  

Title: Re: 2 piece drive shaft
Post by: joesgarage71 on February 08, 2007, 06:29:00 pm

Remove the bolts from rear end/driveshaft,frame at the carrier bearing and slip it from the rear of the transmission.
Steve

Title: Re: 2 piece drive shaft
Post by: 73bucket on February 08, 2007, 06:54:00 pm

thanks man wasnt sure . the carrier berring fram and at end of shaft like neer the u joints.

Title: Re: 2 piece drive shaft
Post by: joesgarage71 on February 09, 2007, 09:35:00 am

Yea at the U-joints

Title: Re: 2 piece drive shaft
Post by: 73bucket on February 09, 2007, 03:24:00 pm

thank you steve im going to get on it sunday supposed to be in the 70s good weather for it this will be my first clutch to install. if i get stumped ill come back to this board and ask you if its ok.thanks a million;  

Title: Re: 2 piece drive shaft
Post by: Lt.Del on February 09, 2007, 03:58:00 pm

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this will be my first clutch to install

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Ensure you have all your parts...i'd replace the pressure plate, clutch disc, throw out bearing...and check to see if face on flywheel is still smooth....may have to remove flywheel and get it turned.

Check you tranny mounts too...,.sometimes the rubber on the mounts seem to fail or rip.  

SgtDel
aka "Andy"

www.delbridge.net

1979 Big 10 383 stroker
1991 Blu 'Burb 3/4 ton 4x4

Title: Re: 2 piece drive shaft
Post by: joesgarage71 on February 09, 2007, 06:38:00 pm

You should replace the pilot bearing too.Like SgtDel said check your flywheel.Your looking for heat cracks and uneven surface wear.
Steve