s-10 Truck

130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JUDD
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can i drill out instead of useing a trouch to remove the rear u joint
Jul 11, 2011 at 5:37 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Are you referring to the plastic insert that GM thought would be a funny idea? Drilling that out won't help. The injected plastic goes all the way around each cup to form a ring that holds them in. A propane torch will do the job. Once that little worm comes out, the cup can be pressed out.
Jul 12, 2011 at 12:13 AM
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