Mb willys jeep tranfer case universal joint end yoke - front

Little Jo · #1 21-03-12, 06:29

Hi Guys

Well it appears I need your help again. I am in the process of replacing the Transfer Case front "Output Shaft Oil Seal" Number "30". Everything was going well. I dropped the exhaust pipe, removed the Front universal shaft. I then took out the Cotter Pin, Number "28" and removed the Companion Flange Nut Number "29". I then started to remove the Transfer Case, Universal Joint End Yoke Number " 26" - ( Front ). That was when I ran into trouble.

I don't appear to be able to get the Yoke off. I tried using a puller, but nothing moved. I stopped work so I would not cause any damage and decided to seek advice from my fellow MLU friends who may have actually come up against the same problem.

I have attached a couple of photos so you can see what I am doing. I can't see why the yoke just won't come off as I can't see what could be holding it in place. I note there is what appears to be something with teeth but it does not appear to hold anything and is not shown in any of the drawings in my workshop manual.???

I hope someone can assist.

Cheers

Tony

Euan McDonald · #2 21-03-12, 07:20

Tony, do you know the history of the box? It may have had a loctite type sealant applied to the spline to seal and this could be giving you some resistance, try a bigger hammer!

Keith Orpin · #3 21-03-12, 12:14

Hi Tony,
Try putting your puller back on, and whilst it's all under tension, give a few taps with a hammer. As Euan mentioned it may have been sealed on to stop oil seeping along the splines
Regards
Keith

Little Jo · #4 21-03-12, 14:31

Hi Euan and Keith

Thanks for the advice guys, I thought of giving it a whack but was scared I might do some damage. I will try again in the morning and put the puller on nice and tight then give it a whack and see what happens. I take it that it should just pull off..

Cheers

Tony

Keith Orpin · #5 21-03-12, 14:49

Hi Tony,
Yes, the yoke is on a straight splined shaft.
Regards
Keith

Alex Blair (RIP) · #6 21-03-12, 19:02

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Originally Posted by Keith Orpin

Hi Tony,
Yes, the yoke is on a straight splined shaft.
Regards
Keith

Tony..
That is probably the problem..Use some heat on the yoke ,evenly and quickly all the way around while the puller has tension on it./you may find that you don't even have to tap it ...It will expand enough to pop free..
If it doesn't ..then tap it ..hot and under tension..it will loosen it up..