Re: [MV] Re: Towing a GPW
Steve Malikoff MV list account (44gpw@phaedra.apana.org.au)
Tue, 1 Dec 1998 21:50:36 +1100 (EST)
> before removing the rear propshaft, lube both 'U'-joints with grease. That
> way, there's a good chance that all the needle rollers wont spill fron the
> end-caps of the joints when you take the propshaft off. And tape the end-caps
> in place with masking tape for the journey. Or if you want to be even more
> prepared, take a small magnet with you, to pick up the needles when they DO
> spill out !
It's a hell of a lot easier to undo the small bolts holding the axles in
and slide them out. It only takes a few minutes, and you don't have to crawl
around under the jeep. And everything from the diff back to the gearbox is
stationary when moving.
Steve.
steven@phaedra.apana.org.au
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