Thread: Project Special K

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I haven't changed u joints since the late 60's but I do remember using sockets the same size to press them out with a bench vice.

Richard

Got redirected elsewhere today, so after a few hours of fighting traffic, I got home late afternoon. Wanted to at least scratch one item off the bullet list, so I pounded out the ball joint closest to the differential and poped in the new one. It was actually quite easy, I guess letting it soak in penetrating oil for 24 hours didn't hurt a thing. And a craftsman 3/4 inch socket is perfect to use as a pounding shaft that fits the diameter almost perfectly. I didn't feel too bad, the socket didn't get harmed(and I have a spare from my brother's tool set he gave me when he washed his hands of anything mechanical!)
I guess Monday will be a car day to get stuff done. Still scratch one thing off a multipage list!