disconnecting drive shaft

[JesseFixesCATs]

I'm having trouble disconnecting the drive shafts out if my 88 4x4 bronco. Do you just have to take those little snap rings out then get a pry bar and hammer on it a little bit or is there some kind of trick?

Thanks

 

[Rons beast]

Hey JFC,

If you are speaking of the front drive shaft disconnect from the differential, You unbolt the "U" bolts holding the universal cups, remove them completely and use a pry bar if needed to pull the shaft and universal from the yolk.  Caution!  you should mark the universal and corresponding yolk to reinstall in the same position.  Also, the cups could fall off the ujoints and little needle bearings fall everywhere.  If you are replacing the U-joints then those need not be a worry.

Rear requires the unbolting of the uni ****** from the pinion yolk, and then on the bench you indeed have to remove the clips and press or hammer out the universal joint.

Good Luck. 

 

[miesk5]

yo Jesse,

as RON ADVISED!

also, SOME PICS;

Removal, rear in a 90
Source: by Keith L @ http://www.supermotors.net/clubs/superford/vehicles/registry/139/13249

 index mark the driveshaft in relation to the transfer case and rear axle companion ******. Disconnect the double Cardan U-joint from the ****** at the transfer case and the single U-joint from the ****** at the rear axle. Tape loose bearing caps and remove the driveshaft.

Slip Joint; Rear DS;

1. cut the boot clamps with sidecutters. Remove and discard the clamps.
   
   
   
   
    
2. Separate the slip-yoke from the splined stub shaft on the driveshaft.
3. Remove the rubber boot. Inspect the boot for rips or tears and replace if required. If during inspection, the driveshaft boot is found to be cracked or split, the grease should be checked for contamination. If driveshaft was operating satisfactorily and the grease does not appear to be contaminated, add grease as described in the assembly portion of this procedure and replace the boot. If the grease appears contaminated, disassemble the driveshaft and inspect the stub shaft and slip-yoke for wear.
   
4. Assembly
   
   Install the rubber boot with the small diameter side facing the splined stub shaft on the stub shaft. Push the boot as far as it will travel on the stub shaft.
   
   
   
   
    

1. Install a new small clamp and crimp the clamp using Clamp Pliers T63P-9171-A. NOTE: Use ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT CLAMPS when installing boots. Use of other clamps may cause the driveshaft to become out of balance.
   

Removal & Rebuild in an 89

 by publicjohncue

http://www.supermotors.net/registry/15446/52035

 Register at AutoZone for their Repair Guides (similar to Chilton); many articles, diagrams & specs;

http://www.autozone.com

such as;

http://repairguide.autozone.com/znetrgs/repair_guide_content/en_us/images/0996b43f/80/20/d9/eb/medium/0996b43f8020d9eb.gif

 Double Cardan Type U-Joint, BRONCO
 

See Figure 8

Fig. Fig. 8: Rear driveshaft components on the Bronco and F-150 4x4

Also ck out their Loan-A-Tool®

(other parts stores offer same type of loan a tool program)

 

[JesseFixesCATs]

Awesome info