drive shaft removal

1979 CADILLAC DEVILLE
225,000 MILES • 2WD • MANUAL
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MATTHEW.GREENLEAF
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how do I remove U-joint from a 79 deville. They look pressed on and I need to r/r the trans.
Mar 29, 2011 at 9:28 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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unbolts from DIFF
Mar 29, 2011 at 9:29 PM
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MATTHEW.GREENLEAF
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To Docfixit- Looks to be pressed in. No bolts to be seen
Mar 29, 2011 at 9:37 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Do you mean after the drive shaft has been removed and it's on the work bench? If there's no clips, the cups are held in with a ring of plastic. Heat them up and watch the little worms of molten plastic come oozing out. The new joint will have grooves and clips.
Mar 29, 2011 at 10:37 PM