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Old 04-01-2010, 07:07 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by mtg6486 View Post
im swiching my stock 98 trans am u joint to one compatible with my moser 9". what is the proper way to get it out? can you beat it out with a hammer or do you need a press?
Are the U joints in the shaft the factory original? If so, they are held in place by injected nylon. I was able to get them out by heating the lobes with a propane torch. You will know when its hot enough, the nylon will expand and shoot out the injection holes like a snake. Then the joint can be driven out with a socket and hammer. Otherwise, you risk damage to the shaft, especially if its aluminum.
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