How do i take off the driveshaft?

Agent_4573 · 05-30-2002, 06:56 PM

Okay, quick question. I'm replacing the t-5 in may 89lx and i got the exhaust off, now im on to the dirveshaft. In the rear its the four bolts, no problem, just gotta find the right socket. Coming outta the transmission is where i get lost. There are two sets of "G" clips on the U-joints, do i just pop them out or is there a trick to this? I don't really wanna mess anything up so I'de thought and come here and ask first. Thanks.

slo95 · 05-30-2002, 09:07 PM

on mine, I
unbolt the rear end 4 bolts...and slide it out (toward the back) from the the tranny yoke. the front of the shaft actually is a spline fit inside the tranny shaft

fiveohpatrol · 05-30-2002, 10:21 PM

yah, theres no need to remove the u-joint. The yoke just slips into the tailshaft of the tranny.

You'll want to plug it with something though so fluid doesnt spill out. I just put a plastic bag around it and rubber band it on there

HiFlow5 0 · 05-31-2002, 07:19 AM

The correct socket should be a 12mm 12 point, just incase you were wondering.

Agent_4573 · 05-31-2002, 10:20 PM

thanks guys.

05-30-2002, 06:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Agent_4573 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 375	How do i take off the driveshaft? Okay, quick question. I'm replacing the t-5 in may 89lx and i got the exhaust off, now im on to the dirveshaft. In the rear its the four bolts, no problem, just gotta find the right socket. Coming outta the transmission is where i get lost. There are two sets of "G" clips on the U-joints, do i just pop them out or is there a trick to this? I don't really wanna mess anything up so I'de thought and come here and ask first. Thanks. __________________ '89 LX 5.0, off-road h pipe, flowmaster muffs, underdrive pulleys, rebuilt WC T-5, King Cobra Clutch, 65mm throttle body, Explorer Upper/GT40 lower, Lakewood Rear Lift Bars. 76mm C&L Mass air w/ inlet pipe, Twisted wedge heads w/ stage 2 port,polish, MAC equal length shorties, Billet AFPR, 255LPH fuel pump, fresh low end w/ 10.5:1 compression. If anyone ever wants to go to Raceway Park in Englishtown New Jersey, give me a shout. RICER HATERS CLUB MEMBER 87! www.ricehatersclub.com

05-30-2002, 10:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	yah, theres no need to remove the u-joint. The yoke just slips into the tailshaft of the tranny. You'll want to plug it with something though so fluid doesnt spill out. I just put a plastic bag around it and rubber band it on there __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

05-31-2002, 07:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	The correct socket should be a 12mm 12 point, just incase you were wondering. __________________ -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl, conversion car. Typical H/C/I with the regular bolt on's. Best ET, 12.9@106

05-31-2002, 10:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Agent_4573 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 375	thanks guys. __________________ '89 LX 5.0, off-road h pipe, flowmaster muffs, underdrive pulleys, rebuilt WC T-5, King Cobra Clutch, 65mm throttle body, Explorer Upper/GT40 lower, Lakewood Rear Lift Bars. 76mm C&L Mass air w/ inlet pipe, Twisted wedge heads w/ stage 2 port,polish, MAC equal length shorties, Billet AFPR, 255LPH fuel pump, fresh low end w/ 10.5:1 compression. If anyone ever wants to go to Raceway Park in Englishtown New Jersey, give me a shout. RICER HATERS CLUB MEMBER 87! www.ricehatersclub.com

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05-30-2002, 09:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
slo95 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 168	on mine, I unbolt the rear end 4 bolts...and slide it out (toward the back) from the the tranny yoke. the front of the shaft actually is a spline fit inside the tranny shaft

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