2003 Chevy S-10 changing a u joint

2003 CHEVROLET S-10
162,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KMIG
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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
Mar 15, 2008 at 6:28 PM
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BLACKOP555
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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.
Mar 15, 2008 at 9:59 PM
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