You can replace the U-joints while under the car, but it is a tedious, unpleasant job. If the joints are really old and rusted in place it may be extremely difficult. You need to use a sturdy C-clamp to press them out.
Worst case you have to remove the axle and do it on the bench. No need to ever remove the diff. If you are doing both these jobs while under the car, I highly recommend first cleaning your car's nether regions really well with Gunk Engine-Brite or Simple Green and a power washer. I once got some u-joints from Pep Boys that were made in the USA and had a grease fitting on the center of one cap, instead of sticking out from the center (or not having a grease fitting at all). This kind was the easiest to actually lubricate with a grease gun. Doug Braun '72 Spit --- Shane Sizemore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have a 75 Spit and wanted to replace the UV joints > in the Half Shafts while I am replacing the leaking > Pinion Seal. > > I do not have access to a lift but do have jack > stands. Is replacing the UV joints in the half > shafts > something I can do without having to remove the > axles > or differential? Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.html === This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register === http://www.vtr.org === Help keep Team.Net on the air === http://www.team.net/donate.html === unsubscribe/change address requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or try === http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool === Other lists available at === http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo === Archives at http://www.team.net/archive === http://www.team.net/the-local === Edit your replies!
