Re: [Amc-list] Steering Gear Box Rag Joint Disassembly Questions

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

Greg,

You can cut or grind the old one apart. The rivets are pretty soft if 
memory serves.

Matt

greg_taylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> I am in the process of removing the old power gear box to replace it with 
> a good one and have a new rag joint kit from www.Teamgrandwagoneer.com to 
> install. Does anyone know exactly how to remove the old "pressed in" bolts 
> that sandwhich the stamped plate and rubber donut to the end of the 
> casting attached to the splined shaft (steering column side of the gear 
> box)?
> 
> I have tried a large hammer and only succeeded in deforming the brackets 
> and squashing the old rubber donut.
> 
> I would also be interested in any links for "new" parts here, should I not 
> be able to get mine apart.
> 
> Here is a link to the pic of the kit I purchased .... 
> http://www.teamgrandwagoneer.com/parts/Detailed/1205.html
> 
> Thanks all for the help and pointers!
> 
> 
> Sincerely,
> Greg Taylor
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