Rear drive line removal problems

mauijim

New member

• Mar 4, 2017

• #1

So I have a 2012 JK sport that I'm swapping axles out with front and rear Dana 44's from a Rubicon. The front was a breeze and the rear was until the driveline won't come apart. I have removed the 8 bolts but it just doesn't want to separate. I'm new at this and I need some help. Any suggestions on what to do or what I haven't done? Please help.


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jkrichard

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• Mar 4, 2017

• #2

They are usually just a little stuck on there. I had to tap mine a few times with a soft mallet just to free it up a little. It should come off after a few light hits.

 

bthomas

Member

• Mar 4, 2017

• #3

Best I remember, there's a few small holes thru the back side of the yoke, you can tap the joints out of the yoke hopefully pretty easily that way. I'll see if I can find one of my old ones and get a pic. I discovered these the hard way... AFTER spending WAY to much time tapping all around with a rubber mallet. A few taps on either side with a flat punch and it was out.

Something like that, use the larger non threaded holes.



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Last edited: Mar 4, 2017

jesse3638

Hooked

• Mar 4, 2017

• #4

Hit it with a dead blow hammer if that doesn't work use a 2lb hand sledge. The metal provides a more solid hit.

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scull20

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• Mar 4, 2017

• #5

bthomas said:

Best I remember, there's a few small holes thru the back side of the yoke, you can tap the joints out of the yoke hopefully pretty easily that way. I'll see if I can find one of my old ones and get a pic. I discovered these the hard way... AFTER spending WAY to much time tapping all around with a rubber mallet. A few taps on either side with a flat punch and it was out.
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Something like that, use the larger non threaded holes.
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This is the key. Once you get it started with a punch/screwdriver/etc. it should wiggle free pretty easily.

 

ChuckMRN

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• Mar 4, 2017

• #6

Just use the short end of the allen wrench you use to remove the bolts. Light taps around in a circle gets it done

 

mauijim

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• Mar 4, 2017

• #7

Hey thanks everyone...I got it apart and was very easy actually....used the center punch with a 2 lbs hammer and hit the side slightly and bam !!! It popped right out!!!! Thanks again everyone!!!![emoji41][emoji1303]


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