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Rear Drive Shaft

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Aweart, Jul 6, 2008.

  1. Jul 6, 2008
    Aweart

    Aweart New Member

    Charleston, SC
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    I am trying to remove the rear drive shaft in the '65. I am having a bit of trouble removing the side connected to the transfer case.

    My FSM shows a Flange Yoke with four bolts holding the shaft. I was able to remove the nuts from three of the bolts but the fourth bolt justs spins (Murphy's Law at work). What are my options? Can I cut the bolt? If I cut the bolt, how do I fix it afterwards?

    The FSM shows a Rear Companion Flange under a nut and washer, are these bolts pressed into the rear companion flange?

    TIA
     
    Aweart, Jul 6, 2008
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    66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

    NorthWest Indiana
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    the bolts are held in place by the parking brake. I had to split 2 nuts when i rebuilt the transfer case a few years ago. replaced the bolts with grade 8's withthe heads trimmed to fit in the slot in the drum.
     
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  3. Jul 6, 2008
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    The head of the bolts holds them from turning, the head jams up agains a flat on the backside of the flange. You can usually reach a finger in through one of the holes in the drum to hold the bolt flat against the flange, that will hold it so you can get the nut off.

    If that doesn't work, you'll have to chisel the bolt off and replace it.
     
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    packrat2A

    packrat2A Member

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    If I understand whats going on correctly (and I might not be) I have had luck putting a small wrench or screwdriver under the nut and prying it away from the housing at the same time I am turning the nut with a socket. HTH
     
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    Aweart

    Aweart New Member

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    Thats what I was just thinking packrat. Thanks for the responses. Wasn't sure what was under there.
     
    Aweart, Jul 6, 2008
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