Half shaft on 80 vette

Hy ! everybody 1980 L-48 auto.

I will be changing my U-joint on my half shaft.

now i will take the bolts and the clips off,

is there something I am missing,

the half shaft won't come off is there another parts someweare that I have to take off to be able to get the half shaft free.

please need help.

Thank's Normand

If I understand what you're trying to do, then no, there aren't any further fittings...just the 4 bolts at the differential, 4 bolts at the spindle(over by the wheel, ask Ken what its called). When I pulled the halfs for pulling the differential they were "stuck." Basically...the whole outer suspension moves out and up slightly with a bit of careful force and the halfs just dropped right out. Have someone there to catch them or be careful, I doubt you want them to fall to the floor.

Scot

Thank's Scot to take the time to give me a solution


the probleme is all the bolts ( 8 ( are out and also the clips, the half shaft is still hard to take out where should I pry to be able to get the shaft out on the wheel side or on the differentiel side
Normand

Pressure on either side will work. Often the u-joints rust to the yokes and don't want to move. Put a prybar between the joint and the yoke.

Ken Styer

Thank'S Ken !
I will do that this weekend and keep you posted
Have a nice day
Normand

Just drive it down the street and i'm sure they will come out...

maintenance4 said: Just drive it down the street and i'm sure they will come out...

OH MY!!!

LOL...I just about died laughing at that. Thank you!

Scot

Ken essentially agreed with me...how very enthusing! I jacked up the rear suspension assembly and it made it very easy to put back into place, but twisted/pried to get it out. Ooh...not sure how to describe it. However, some specific angle made it really easy to pull/replace them. Something to do with the u-joints but I really couldn't even describe it when I was under the car trying to show my assistant. Bah...sorry.

A little evil...but I like the way Maintenance thinks.HEHEHE

Ok you guy's

Some day you will post a problem for your vette


and that day I will be the one that will give it to you
to be continue
Norm

Norm, I just couldn't resist. I have had my share of problems over the years on my Vettes. I feel your pain. Ever had to change a blower motor? Some disassembly required....