eclipse1966
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I have a 2011 800 XP and need to replace the front u-joint. Any ideas / suggestions what is the best way to remove the drive shaft from the machine? Tks
Lund just seen your post. What a job to get that damn thing out but finally got it done. Both u-joints were DONE! I did use the bolt and nut as Jeff suggested but I do understand what you are saying. Too late now as I am not going to go thru that again
It will be fine just be aware of what can happen if you try to remove it in a couple years down the line. If you hit it hard enough with a punch and the bolt is solid the end will flare out. Then the fun begins. Been there after bowhack's and crummies try to keep their equipment running. Have to go around them fixing thing's properly.
The roll pin serves very little purpose other then keeping the yoke from sliding back and the drive shaft from possibly falling off the diff. spline. All driving loads are taken up by the splines.
Ranger will burn up before next u joint
Your correct pun just keeps shaft from sliding