Drive shaft removal
Drive shaft removal
The aforementioned parts Q has a drive shaft that looks newer than the car. Is there a good way to determine if it is worth taking, and how difficult will it be to remove without the car on a lift ? I've never taken a drive shaft off any car, not sure exactly what is involved.
On the J you need to have the car jacked up as high as you can in the front and rear.
4 bolts on the rear, 2 mind on the support.
Lower the rear down and then remove shaft from transmission
reverse the steps and remove the drive shaft from the front area of the car.
A lot easier to do if the car is up high like on a lift.
Not sure how much harder on the Q but I am sure someone will chime in
Had to sacrifice a cheap box wrench to get in around the nuts on the rear connection. Had to grind a little access for the bolt end. Do not use an open end wrench as you will round the nuts like my mechanic did. Total tool cost $5.00
4 bolts on the rear, 2 mind on the support.
Lower the rear down and then remove shaft from transmission
reverse the steps and remove the drive shaft from the front area of the car.
A lot easier to do if the car is up high like on a lift.
Not sure how much harder on the Q but I am sure someone will chime in
Had to sacrifice a cheap box wrench to get in around the nuts on the rear connection. Had to grind a little access for the bolt end. Do not use an open end wrench as you will round the nuts like my mechanic did. Total tool cost $5.00
