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Re: Drive (Propeller) Shaft

To: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Drive (Propeller) Shaft
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 20:45:16 -0400
Jim Johnson wrote:


Getting the old U joints out is the hard part.
Putting in new ones is a whole lot easier.

2 ways to reinstall the d/shaft to the trans.

1) have a helper with a long screwdriver or suitable rod guide the 
floppy end into the trans via the grease fitting hole in the tunnel 
while you push and listen to his/her instructions as he/she peers into 
the 1" hole semi blocked with a screwdriver.

2) tape up the end of the shaft so it's semi ridged, take aim from the 
rear of the car and shove it right in ;)
The tape will scare the crap out of you when it starts to flop around in 
the tunnel but it will come off in a couple miles.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ




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