1992 Ford Ranger Driveshaft Won't Drop

1992 FORD RANGER
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KEL6302
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I have a 92 Frod Ranger, 215,000 miles on it and today i noticed that the rear U-Joint was making noise, so I went to get a new one and after getting home, I can not get the drive shaft to fall. I have removed the bolts in the rear of the shaft, but it still has not dropped. Any suggestions?
Apr 3, 2006 at 4:35 AM
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Pit a large pry bar (big screwdriver) between the yoke and the drive shaft. It should fall. No harm because of the flex built in the joint at the tranny end.
Apr 3, 2006 at 5:06 AM
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Pry between the rear yoke and driveshaft with a large pry bar or big screwdriver so the shaft drops. The flex in the joint at the transmission end allows this without harm.

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The owner of a 1992 Ford Ranger with 215,000 miles heard noise from the rear U-joint, bought a replacement, and removed the rear driveshaft bolts, but the shaft would not drop. The expert advised prying between the yoke and driveshaft with a large pry bar or screwdriver so it falls, noting that flex at the transmission joint prevents harm.

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