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Help, quick driveshaft question

I removed the four bolts, now what? The shaft didn't fall down, and helping it with a hammer didn't make it drop. Am I missing something?
2002 Honda Civic EX

1984 Ford Thunderbird Elan
5.0 CFI, T5, Dual Exhaust

Help, quick driveshaft question

Reply #1
Pry the shaft towards the tranny-A big screwdriver or prybar is your friend.

Help, quick driveshaft question

Reply #2
Thanks, I'll give that a shot.
2002 Honda Civic EX

1984 Ford Thunderbird Elan
5.0 CFI, T5, Dual Exhaust

Help, quick driveshaft question

Reply #3
Yep, a nice size pry bar is a good solution. Let us know how it turns out.

 You could always remove the differential and pull the drive shaft off with it. That's another way to do it.
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Help, quick driveshaft question

Reply #4
Thanks again guys, that did the trick. I'm replacing my U joints; I've been getting some vibration above 65, and...not a thud or a clunk, but a lurch after letting off the throttle. Sometimes. I'll have to see if that did the trick on my way to work tomorrow. If not, it's probably one of my wheels.
2002 Honda Civic EX

1984 Ford Thunderbird Elan
5.0 CFI, T5, Dual Exhaust

Help, quick driveshaft question

Reply #5
Just an update, everything is fine. There's still a little tiny bit of vibration, but nothing like the death rattle I was getting before. I'm getting new tires tomorrow, along with a front end alignment. I'd wager that will get rid of all my vibration. Thanks again.

It's odd though, the u joints that came out were much smaller, and unable to be greased. Why would you make a u joint that can't be greased?
2002 Honda Civic EX

1984 Ford Thunderbird Elan
5.0 CFI, T5, Dual Exhaust

Help, quick driveshaft question

Reply #6
Quote from: dragon574444;358909
It's odd though, the u joints that came out were much smaller, and unable to be greased. Why would you make a u joint that can't be greased?
  Gald to hear you got the new ones in , :)
As far as your question there are two schools of thought on that issue , one is it's cheaper to make them that way , second is that the Non grease-able type is stronger because it's not hollowed out by the channels used to carry the grease
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