Press Out U-Joint Cups (Vice Method)
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What happens here
After removing the retaining clips, position the U-joint over the open jaws of the vice, ensuring that one of the U-joint cups is directly above the gap. Use a punch and hammer to drive the U-joint cross downward, pushing the cup through the vice jaws. Reposition and repeat until the U-joint cross is completely separated from the yoke.
Goal: Separate the U-joint cross from the drive shaft yokes.
Tools and materials
- Hammer — Striking the punch to remove U-joint cups
- Punch — Driving out U-joint cups
- Workbench Vice — Securing the drive shaft during U-joint removal