Re: [Amc-list] Good Rambler day! (big nut driveshaft loose?

[JOE FULTON <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I did what Frank describes on my 66 American (with big
nut).  Only I pulled the whole rear axle assembly
before removing the driveshaft the way Frank
describes.  I guess I had more room.  It was my first
Rambler and I just felt my way through the process.

Joe Fulton

> TOM:
> Since they're press-fits, that would be a major
> PITA!!
> 
> 
> Frank:
> Yes, but it's easier than you think, and much faster
> than pulling the rear axle! Getting the inside clips
> off is the hardest part. Don't set the park break
> and leave it in neutral so the shaft can be rotated.
> Then knock the driveshaft sideways with a block of
> wood and hammer or heavy wood/rubber/plastic/rawhide
> mallet. I use a block of wood and 2# shop hammer.
> Place the wood against the welded in yoke on the
> driveshaft so the shaft doesn't get bent. Knock it
> to one side, take a cap off, knock it the other way
> for the second one. Putting the new ones on is much
> easier -- drive it right in! Just make sure the
> cross is in the cap being driven or some of the
> needle bearings may fall sideways. It may be
> possible to get a big C-clamp and a couple sockets
> in there to press the joint out, but I've always
> driven them out/in. Did lose a cap once because a
> couple needles fell sideways and bent, but the
> joints are rather common and relatively inexpensive
> ($25??).
> 
> -- 
> Frank Swygert
> Publisher, "American Motors Cars" 
> Magazine (AMC)
> For all AMC enthusiasts
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> (free download available!)
> 
> 
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