Drive shaft problems... Can anyone help?
#32
It sounds like cutting it off is about the only option left. The bolt is probably already jacked up, so it will need to be replaced anyway. Cut the bolt off, get the prop shaft out of the way, then you'll have to remove the output flange in order to replace the bolt. Might as well replace all eight (both shaft ends) while you're at it.
I did mine yesterday.
I did mine yesterday.
#33
I'm afraid to cut it for 2 reasons, one is I'm worried about the sparks from my dremel because i have a really bad oil leak down there, and the second reason is I'm afraid of damaging the bolt, because this is on the back side, where you can't get the bolts off, I haven't a clue how I would replace the bolt if I damaged it.
#34
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#37
OK have a go at this.
Use a non-metric wrench that almost fits.
Get a wrench and a hammer and whack the wrench until it expands a bit and fits the nut.
Then whack the wrench counter clock wise.
Or if you are up on a lift - put a small pipe on it - the end of a jack pipe from the floor jack works fine.
You may want to sacrifice a wrench by cutting it in two to get an area to hit with say a 4 pound mallet.
Assuming 13mm nuts. You may be able to whack a 1/2" wrench on it.
13 mm is 0.0511811
1/2 is .5
So .011811 is the difference.
May be enough to make it really fit well.
Or better yet - try to whack a 1/2" socket onto the nut. A 12 point would probably go on.
The 1/2 inch difference is .02mm. Bet that will work.
You could try a black hardened impact wrench socket - whack a 1/2 of one of those onto the bolt.
You can get impact sockets at the local autoparts store as they are made in China and are basically disposable.
Use a non-metric wrench that almost fits.
Get a wrench and a hammer and whack the wrench until it expands a bit and fits the nut.
Then whack the wrench counter clock wise.
Or if you are up on a lift - put a small pipe on it - the end of a jack pipe from the floor jack works fine.
You may want to sacrifice a wrench by cutting it in two to get an area to hit with say a 4 pound mallet.
Assuming 13mm nuts. You may be able to whack a 1/2" wrench on it.
13 mm is 0.0511811
1/2 is .5
So .011811 is the difference.
May be enough to make it really fit well.
Or better yet - try to whack a 1/2" socket onto the nut. A 12 point would probably go on.
The 1/2 inch difference is .02mm. Bet that will work.
You could try a black hardened impact wrench socket - whack a 1/2 of one of those onto the bolt.
You can get impact sockets at the local autoparts store as they are made in China and are basically disposable.
#38
When you re-assemble the flanges put a very light smear of copper grease Résultats Google Recherche d'images correspondant à http://www.redrc.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/ultimatecoppergrease.jpg on the flange faces and it'll come apart easier next time. I always use this stuff on all flange faces, disk brakes, wheels onto wheel hubs etc. saves a lot of fighting then later on.
#40