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Old 05-19-2016, 04:00 PM   #2
JM 35 Sedan
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Default Re: Drive shaft removal

Not usually all that difficult to remove unless the pin has wear steps caused by excessive spline movement. I just, maybe 10 min. ago, removed one on a '35-'36 tubular driveshaft and 10 spline pinion. Working on the end of the pin that had been peened, I determined the approximate center of pin and did a small center punch mark. Started drilling a hole ~ 3/32" dia. X ~ 1/8" deep. Then went to a ~ 5/32" drill bit and made the hole wider to the 1/8" depth. Keeping these holes on center of pin is critical. Then went to a punch that fit loosely in that hole, and using a medium weight hammer, I drove the pin out with a couple good wacks.
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