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 tripod joint
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JB
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Joined: 16 Feb 2004
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Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 10:25 am

drivers side driveshaft...

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have to get the tripod joint off the shaft to be able to put new gaiter on but as indicated by the red arrows the end of the shaft appears to have been keyed in rather harshly and therefore i cannot get it off...even with a puller....

any suggestions?

jon
Neal
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Joined: 18 Feb 2004
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Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 10:33 am

file the keyed bits off?
JB
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Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 11:52 am

yeah thought about tryin to grind em off....looks like it may be the only way.

bah i say BAH!....havent even looked at the other end yet
Chris H
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Joined: 02 Mar 2004
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Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 12:14 pm

aye what Neal said.

No circlip on it?
JB
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Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 12:28 pm

no....they really must have whacked it with some machine as they are not seperate pieces, the three section are like a shear step...
JB
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Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 12:28 pm

but hang on....if i file it so it comes off....how do i secure it back on?
Chris H
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Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 12:30 pm

you don't.

To be fair this gaiter never usually needs replaced. I need one for the hatch engine/box right enough.
JB
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Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 12:33 pm

yeah well it had a hole in it....although it was full of grease stilll...startign to wish i hadnt bother and bodged it....ah well too late now.
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