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Uni Joint Issue

Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 8:17 am
by cruzinnboozn
I am replacing my unis (75 series) and i am having issues.

I have taken the clip off the inside of the uni and sprayed with WD-40 to loosen it all up, but nothing......not even the slightest bit of movement when i give it a wack with a BFH and i have given it an almighty wack.

Am i missing something, i have never had this issue on other unis i have replaced

Apart from using a press, is the anything else anyone can recommend?

Re: Uni Joint Issue

Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 12:01 pm
by toaddog
Heat

BFH

Cutting as a last resort

Re: Uni Joint Issue

Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 12:15 pm
by Z()LTAN
do u have a vise? Use that as a press.

Failing that a few hits on the top of the uni ear to open up the bore, Dont go too far!

Re: Uni Joint Issue

Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 1:00 pm
by JohnJohn
First there are 4 Circlips to remove.
Use a big hammer and keep pounding it on either the uni OR the ears.( use socket)
Sometimes they are stubborn but budge in the end.
You are just not hitting hard enough.

Re: Uni Joint Issue

Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 4:06 pm
by 99HiluxIFS
Mine were like that in my 99 hilux, i just got out the trusty old grinder and that fixed it pretty quick haha, just make sure u know what to cut!

Re: Uni Joint Issue

Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 8:07 pm
by dave89
use a grinder easiest and quickest way i was using a press and it still wouldnt budge its easier to cut