cookie Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hi, Can anybody give me any advice on how to replace the rubber boots that cover the inner UJs. Can't seem to find a way to split the shafts to allow the boots to slip on. Thanks Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Have you disconnected them from the diff? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cookie Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Yes, have all the rear suspension off and diff out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Yes, have all the rear suspension off and diff out Then pull harder? unless the shaft's are that worn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren-cambs Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Are the two halves of the shaft sliding on the splines? If they are, it may just be the grease causing suction. Should come off if you pull hard enough! If the joints aren't sliding they could be seized through lack of grease or wear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cookie Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 OK thanks, will give it a go tomorrow and let you know. Has been stored for 20 years so maybe seized Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjc Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Under the rubber boot protecting the sliding joint there is a threaded cover holding the two shafts together. This will need unscrewing first and then the shafts will split. This is on early drive shafts from what I can remember. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cookie Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Its a 1974 model so not an early one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 (edited) But it could have had earlier reconditioned shafts fitted at some point. Easy to check, just peel back the rubber boot in the middle of the shaft, if there is one. Edited November 24, 2011 by peejay4A Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cookie Posted November 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Thanks guys split them both tonight and removed the UJs. After 20 yrs in non use a bit of brute force was needed. Good news is the splines seem in good condition. Hopefully rebuild them again soon and get them back in the car. One more small step to getting this back on the road. Thanks again for the advice. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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