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Originally Posted by GrahamWright
The end of the spline is bright and the boot intact so there is a chance the joint is not rusted.
I'm on version 2 of the splitter now!
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A bearing puller with long arms will help shift the bearing on the propshaft. Alternatively use some soft jaws to hold the shaft in the vice and a drift on the centre race of the bearing with a lump hammer driving the drift. Go alternate sides to help it come off squarely, it's easier that way.
As already stated WMP (Weapon of Mass Penetration) made from 50/50 acetone and synthetic ATF works well as a penetrating fluid. Shake well before each use and keep sealed to prevent the acetone evaporating.
Once you've fitted the new bearing/bracket assembly, take it for a test drive. If there's any vibration, note the speed and return to base. Crawl under (don't jack the car
) and slacken the bolts holding the bracket to the floorpan 1/2 a turn.
Go for another short drive, accelerating as smoothly and gently as possible to the speed where the vibration happened. It should disappear, return to base and tighten the bolts a little at a time evenly in turn until they're all tight. Retest, if all good check tighten the bolts and call it good!
