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bad_boy_nova
28-07-03, 05:52 PM
How can i get my drive shafts off the gearbox on my nova without using the special fork shaped tool? Cheers
Ste_Nova
28-07-03, 06:00 PM
pull on it
Ben (lurk75)
28-07-03, 06:20 PM
sometimes you really neeed to swing on them.
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
28-07-03, 07:47 PM
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
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
28-07-03, 09:06 PM
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
28-07-03, 09:19 PM
Ive nvr had to use a crowbar now but i no there brave an tight if they've nvr been removed before.
Cormac
i find a masonery chissle works best
Ben (lurk75)
28-07-03, 11:23 PM
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.
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.
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
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