Drive Shafts

[bad_boy_nova]

How can i get my drive shafts off the gearbox on my nova without using the special fork shaped tool? Cheers

[Ste_Nova]

pull on it

[Ben (lurk75)]

sometimes you really neeed to swing on them.

[Mark]

Yep, give 'em a damn good pull, don't be scared, make sure the car is secure and won't come off the axle stands, cos that hurts!

[C-S_Cormac]

Sometimes does prove a little hard to pull out, but its only a small cir-clip holding them in so give it a bit of welly!!

Cormac

[locky]

Or get a screw driver behind it 2 giv it a little extra, if u think ur pulling hard and it aint comin out, it aint enough!

[mark_GSi]

try a crowbar, ive used that LOADS of times, always does the trick, real pain 2 get out though. just keep trying :lol:

[C-S_Cormac]

Ive nvr had to use a crowbar now but i no there brave an tight if they've nvr been removed before.

Cormac

[burgo]

i find a masonery chissle works best

[Ben (lurk75)]

i never had any that tight, sometimes need a damn good pull but as Corsa Nova siad as long as the car is secure put all your weight on it they will come.

[brian]

when they are very tight ( a serious pull doesn't loosen them) use a crowbar or big flat chisel to prise them off the box as mark said. its makes it a lot easier.

[Dicko]

pop out the ball joint, turn the steering wheel to the side you are taking out then give it a good yank. shud pop out :P