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tightlipped member
need to replace the carrier bushing in my driveline.hard job?
185000 mi on drive line
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Tail_Gunner
CRJ & ERJ A&P Mech.
The hardest part was breaking loose the big nut on the driveshaft centerline. It took a 3/4" drive socket set and a 5' extension bar slid on the end of the breaker bar. I'm guessing at least 300 ft/lbs. That kind of torque almost ripped my vise right off the work bench.
Do the u-joints too as long as you have to drop the drive shaft. And put index marks on the shaft so it goes together the same way it came apart. Get things out of alignment and it can cause some hellacious vibrations.
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What TG said.
Just did my carrier bushing & u-joints, while doing a total Brakes replacement. Much easier if you have, or have access to a Press.
I bought the joints & bushing.. did all the R&R.. had a local shop do the Press work. Cost a couple bucks, but worth every Nickle.
Many say Lubri-plate grease is good for the Slip Joint splines.
(I used it)
Joe
Just did my carrier bushing & u-joints, while doing a total Brakes replacement. Much easier if you have, or have access to a Press.
I bought the joints & bushing.. did all the R&R.. had a local shop do the Press work. Cost a couple bucks, but worth every Nickle.
Many say Lubri-plate grease is good for the Slip Joint splines.
(I used it)Joe
