Trying to drop the front suspension..., but can't get the steering shaft to separate from the U-joint |
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Trying to drop the front suspension..., but can't get the steering shaft to separate from the U-joint |
bigkensteele |
Mar 26 2017, 07:18 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
Can anyone share the secret curse word that will make the U-joint release the steering shaft? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)
I have removed the nut and bolt and driven a screwdriver into the gap to try to get it to let go, but so far, no luck. Is there something I am missing? |
Tjmrfe |
Mar 26 2017, 07:25 PM
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NON IMPEDING RATIONE COGITATIONIS Group: Members Posts: 132 Joined: 10-April 15 From: Cornwall on Hudson, New York Member No.: 18,612 Region Association: North East States |
Can anyone share the secret curse word that will make the U-joint release the steering shaft? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) I have removed the nut and bolt and driven a screwdriver into the gap to try to get it to let go, but so far, no luck. Is there something I am missing? I did mine just a month ago and felt the same way, I gave it a good soaking with A penetrating oil, let it set overnight, and used a square chisel and whacked it...three good whacks later, it started to budge, and it came out. I was careful not to damage the housing. Tough to get a good angle, but the chisel was about 12" long and allowed for a decent swing. Good luck. |
GeorgeRud |
Mar 26 2017, 07:49 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
If desired, you can leave the rack and pinion in place and simply remove the a-arms and crossmember if you're just replacing the bushings.
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Larmo63 |
Mar 27 2017, 08:10 AM
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eeyore |
Mar 27 2017, 11:29 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 889 Joined: 8-January 04 From: meridian, id Member No.: 1,533 Region Association: None |
You can also unbolt the input shaft from the steering rack. It might be a little tricky working around the boot.
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bigkensteele |
Mar 27 2017, 04:30 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
I really want to drop the whole thing as I will be putting on turbo tie-rods and a new puck.
The boot is in the way of unbolting it from below. I think that I just need to pull the screwdriver out and substitute a chisel and use a bigger hammer. |
Mikey914 |
Mar 27 2017, 04:41 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Ken you may be in luck.
Did you get the new washers? Let me know, If not I have them now I can drop you some. Mark |
bigkensteele |
Mar 27 2017, 06:49 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
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cary |
Mar 27 2017, 08:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Ken did you get the joint soaked down with penetrating oil?
Its more the rust/corrosion on the splines rather than the spread on the split. One of my Tool Whore secret tools is a piece of rebar with a polished end. That's what I use. You just have to get the bond broken. |
Mikey914 |
Mar 28 2017, 02:10 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
The washers shown here (don't really look like washers). The ends bend up to secure the nut
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bigkensteele |
Mar 28 2017, 09:00 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
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r_towle |
Mar 28 2017, 09:20 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,623 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Leave rack in car, remove suspension, it drops straight down.
Then pull rack towards front. Take the steering shaft off the steering wheel first....it's some wired geometry you are fighting and losing to. |
bigkensteele |
Mar 28 2017, 09:23 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
Ken did you get the joint soaked down with penetrating oil? Its more the rust/corrosion on the splines rather than the spread on the split. One of my Tool Whore secret tools is a piece of rebar with a polished end. That's what I use. You just have to get the bond broken. Hi Cary, I really haven't had any time to revisit this since last weekend. My car is not very rusty, and I don't see any rust in the shaft/u-joint, but I will go ahead and shoot some PB Blaster in there tonight and see what happens. Thanks! |
Mikey914 |
Mar 28 2017, 09:24 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
The washers shown here (don't really look like washers). The ends bend up to secure the nut Thanks, Mark! That does look like a must-have! Do I need one or two? Can you post a link? You need 2 I haven't even listed yet but I can hit you up. Mark |
bigkensteele |
Mar 28 2017, 09:27 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
Leave rack in car, remove suspension, it drops straight down. Then pull rack towards front. Take the steering shaft off the steering wheel first....it's some wired geometry you are fighting and losing to. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I feel like you are so right on this response, but I won't have an opportunity to try/respond until later this week. |
bigkensteele |
Mar 28 2017, 09:50 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
The washers shown here (don't really look like washers). The ends bend up to secure the nut Thanks, Mark! That does look like a must-have! Do I need one or two? Can you post a link? You need 2 I haven't even listed yet but I can hit you up. Mark Send them my way, buddy. You know that my credit is good! |
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