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removing drive yolk

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by sammy, Aug 29, 2009.

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  1. Aug 29, 2009
    sammy

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    Yolk....such a funny word... R) R)

    Ok tech question, on th new front end for the Jeep, another Dana 25, I cannot get the drive yolk off. I've taken the nut and washer off, soaked it in PB for several days, put a 2 jaw puller on it, made my own puller, and it won't budge. Any ideas??
    Thanks
     
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  2. Aug 29, 2009
    timgr

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    Re: romoving drive yolk

    Yoke and yolk ... two different things! :tea:
     
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  3. Aug 29, 2009
    sammy

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    Re: romoving drive yolk

    Yes. I was wondering which it was... Oh well, thanks for the correction Tim
     
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  4. Aug 29, 2009
    garage gnome

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    Re: romoving drive yolk

    I had to replace the yoke seal on my front axle and the yoke was a pain in the butt to get off. We used zep 45, a two jaw puller, air gun, wrench and a big strong fellow. now this yoke was in grease and oil so you'd think it would be easy to get off. I had to turn the puller by hand, so that is where the strong guy came in. Putting it back on is another story...
     
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  5. Aug 29, 2009
    Patrick

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    Re: romoving drive yolk

    A puller usually does it...Are you using an impact wrench?
     
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  6. Aug 29, 2009
    Warloch

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    Re: romoving drive yolk

    I have hit it both ways with a good impact to help it break the seal. I have also had to put a bit of heat to one. Got to be real careful as you only want to heat the outside to get it loose. Last resort since you don't want to rebuild the pinion bearing too.
     
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  7. Aug 30, 2009
    Bob Greenslade

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    Re: romoving drive yolk

    Crank the puller down and leave it on over night.
     
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  8. Aug 30, 2009
    Patrick

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    Re: romoving drive yolk

    Also, tighten the puller up and hit the end of the jack screw with a hammer (steel dead blow if you have one)
     
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    one2manyjps

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    Re: romoving drive yolk

    X2 on the BFH !! Everytime you walk past the jeep, hit the puller once or twice and tighten more if you can. Like BobG said, overnight helps.

    Bob in Arkansas
     
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    CJ-X

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    Re: romoving drive yolk

    You should be able to get to the back side of it with a hammer. alternate sides as you hammer.
     
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    sammy

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    Re: romoving drive yolk

    Or slide hammer hmmm.
    I have been in the garage like 6 hours this week, which is nothing compared to what I normally do... Dern college
     
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    sammy

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    Ho-leeeeeeeee poop
    I've tried hand, 2 jaw puller, custom puller, slide hammer, BFH, tons of PB with all, oxy-acly to knock the chill from it, pry bar...And I even went CRAZY and tried to WINCH it off with the Jeep...Anchored to the truck. Nope. It just laughed at me and went "Haha, you suck."
    So, I guess it's time to pass it off to U-joints in town (1970CJ6's brother works there) and see what they can do....
     
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  13. Sep 9, 2009
    sammy

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    Ugh.... that didn't even get it off
     
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    timgr

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    Did you break the puller? If not, IMO you have a ways to go.
     
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    Patrick

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    Yeah, pulling it with a winch won't put anywhere near the force that a puller will..
    A good puller, lubed properly, tightened with a strong impact wrench, ought to do it.
     
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    Daryl

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    Just stick it in a press and it will pop right off. I thought you were trying to get it off under the Jeep. The hard part is already done
     
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  17. Sep 11, 2009
    1970CJ6

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    Did Tom get off for you.
    Andrew
     
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    sammy

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    Nope, he did find a NOS gear set for the 27 though, not sure I want to buck up for that price
     
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    sammy

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    Should be getting a NOS gear set...........................
     
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    RandyYJ

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    Don't you wish someone would step in and say, "oh yeah, just push this button and it will pop right off"!

    I feel your frustration.

    At least your project runs.
     
    RandyYJ, Sep 13, 2009
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