2003 Chevy S-10 changing a u joint

Tiny
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  • 2003 CHEVROLET S-10
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HOW CAN I CHANGE A U JOINT. DO I NEED TO DRILL OUT THE PLASTIC HOLD IN PINS TO PRESS THEM OUT? THEY ARE HARD IN THERE
Saturday, March 15th, 2008 AT 6:28 PM

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Tiny
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Remove the retaining rings, then get two differnent size sockets and place the small one on the one side then the large on on the other side then put it in a vice and press it out.

Or you can buy a tool for it makes it a bit easier.
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