What tool to remove driveshaft??

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05-25-2005, 08:23 PM

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Quik

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RE: What tool to remove driveshaft??

my DS was held in by 4 [1/2 12point ] bolts. nothing special. and on our cars we dont have Ujoint straps we just have a mount flange. its not a GM they have straps we dont

05-25-2005, 08:28 PM

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birdman076

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RE: What tool to remove driveshaft??

Torque specs are 71-95 lb-ft for the driveshaft bolts. I was under the impression they were strapped like a GM car lol, thats what I get for not having the manual in front of me and not having had pulled one on a Ford yet.

05-26-2005, 02:14 AM

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RE: What tool to remove driveshaft??

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ORIGINAL: 91hatchgt

Sometimes an air gun can become awkward, use a torque wrench that is at least a foot and a half long, they will come lose no problem.

OH VERY bad idea to use your torque wrench as a breaker bar, it can through off the calibration alot. I treat mine like it's made of gold.

05-26-2005, 03:37 AM

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Demon_Mustang

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RE: What tool to remove driveshaft??

Yah, I was going to say that about using the torque wrench to get them off. I would just get a breaker, they're not expensive at all.

Anyway, what is the deal with using electric tape and needle bearings? I don't really understand.

Mind you, I am not a mechanic, I do a lot of the work myself, but I rely on information from you guys, videos, mauals, etc.

So any help or details would be great. Thanks!!

05-26-2005, 03:43 AM

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91hatchgt

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RE: What tool to remove driveshaft??

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ORIGINAL: 91hatchgt

Sometimes an air gun can become awkward, use a torque wrench that is at least a foot and a half long, they will come lose no problem.

OH VERY bad idea to use your torque wrench as a breaker bar, it can through off the calibration alot. I treat mine like it's made of gold.

I meant to say breaker bar, not torque wrench... LOL Thanks for the correction... my fault... Yeah, DO NOT use your torque wrench, use a 1 1/2' breaker bar! lol

05-26-2005, 05:32 PM

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birdman076

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RE: What tool to remove driveshaft??

The electric tape is used on the GM strap type U-joints to keep the dust caps on and the needle bearings from falling out. It was a mistake on my part I thought or assumed that the Ford U-joints and drive shaft were similar to the GM units. Thats what I get for posting and working at the same time lol. Sorry for the confusion.