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Posted by Vaughn on Friday, November 21, 2008 at 10:24:33 :
In Reply to: 4 different joint designs? posted by ChrisCase on Monday, November 17, 2008 at 18:41:28 :
To test for wear, clamp the long axle side down in a vise and press down with the short axle and twist in bothe directions. If play exists, you need to rebuild.
To disassemble:
1. Drive out the thrust ball pin on side of UJ
2. Bounce the short axle end on a block of wood to dislodge the drive thrust ball pin.
3. Clamp the short axle end in a vise and swing the long shaft to one side and raise the long axle to pull the two axles slightly apart.
4. Turn the thrust ball with fingers until the groove lines up with one of the drive balls.
5. Remove the drive ball with fingers. The remaining drive and thrust ball will drop out separating the two axles.
6. Turn the short shaft with the UJ down and the
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