TRS install tool?
#1
Registered
Thread Starter
![Default](/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I'm getting ready to do my annual drive service. Has anyone used/made a tool that keeps the input shaft straight for installation. I've had mixed to bad results with the makeshift rods etc. that I've used before. Thanks in advance. -Jeff
#3
Registered
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: McHenry, Il.
Posts: 133
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
you can use masking tape on them and the tape falls off 1st time u put it in gear, just drops into bellows, no harm. also it's alot easyer if you can get an engine hoist to help hold the drive up by the lifting ring ontop, frees up both hands
#5
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: West edge of the Pacific
Posts: 610
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
I'm with Jim
Like Jim says the U joints are worn. I would put some new ones in now while ya got the drives off. Easier install plus no chance of U joint failure in the near future.
![Stick Out Tongue](/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
#7
Registered
![Default](/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I always laugh when I pull a drive off and find masking tape all gummed up with grease in where it should not be. Get Merc cross bearings and do not trust auto parts stuff.
#8
Registered
Thread Starter
![Default](/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
thanks guys; I was tempted to use masking tape last time around but chickened out at the last minute. I think I'll go for the new joints. are the permanently sealed ones worth using, Jim? - Jeff