After removing the inner u-bolts and outer bolts, do any other suspension components need to be removed or loosened in order to remove the half shaft?
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WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO PRY IT OUT? *NM*
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Re: C2 HALF SHAFT REMOVAL
No, but you may have to raise or lower (most likely lower, IIRC) the trailing arm in order to "lengthen" the distance from the differential to the trailing arm and allow enough room for the half shaft to come out.
PatrickVice-Chairman (West), Michigan Chapter NCRS
71 "deer modified" coupe
72 5-Star Bowtie / Duntov coupe. https://www.flickr.com/photos/124695...57649252735124
2008 coupe
Available stickers: Engine suffix code, exhaust tips & mufflers, shocks, AIR diverter valve broadcast code.Comment
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Re: C2 HALF SHAFT REMOVAL
I use a plain ole' carpenter's crow bar to pry and rotate the trailing arm to expand the distance for the half shft to come out. They come out easily that way. There's plenty of heavy metal to pry against. Just don't pry on anything flimsy. Without looking I can't remember which contact points I use.Comment
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Re: C2 HALF SHAFT REMOVAL
Got the half shaft out, thought the original u-joints were the sourse of a squeek. Turns out they're fine, smooth and quite with no signs of producting a squeek. I re-installed it and will be looking for the source of the squeek, which seems to match the rotation of the right rear wheel. Any thoughts?....Comment
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Re: C2 HALF SHAFT REMOVAL
Wheel bearings?
Drive shaft joint?
Disk brake pads
Emergency brake internals rubbing against the drum?
About the only things left moving back there other than the pumpkin Rob
ChuckComment
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Re: C2 HALF SHAFT REMOVAL
Chuck,
Thanks...maybe it will just go away (HA,HA). The previous owner disn't drive the car much. I've been driving it daily.
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