Icekottarinn S. Markus Johannsson Reykjavik, Iceland (35 posts) Registered: 07/17/2011 07:47PM Main British Car: Triumph Spitfire Mark III 1968 1300 |
How to replace Universal Joint in MK3 Spitfire?
I just broke one og the Universal Joint (connecting the diff and the wheel, not the drive shaft one) in my Spitfire Mk3, I am running on Hayabusa motor.
When I removed it it was broken i 2 pc and it was fairly easy to remove the part of the UJ from the diff flange, but the one on the axle to the wheelhub, is not so easy. How should it be removed? I tried to give it a small knock but is does not move. I dont want to destroy anything inside the wheel hub, so I desided to seek advice from you guys on this topic. Thanks, |
Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4577 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
Re: How to replace Universal Joint in MK3 Spitfire?
Well... for general u-joint replacement technique this video is a great starting point:
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switchb atch Mark Redman Vancouver, Washington (8 posts) Registered: 11/03/2010 04:43PM Main British Car: 1969 Triumph Spitfire No engine........Soon to be 3.4L fuelie |
Re: How to replace Universal Joint in MK3 Spitfire?
If you don't want to remove the entire axle from the car you can use a 3inch C clamp instead of the vise in the above video.
If you are running more torque and horsepower than stock I suggest a solid/permanently lubed "U" joint. They are stronger than the ones with grease nipples and replace the U joint on other axle while you are under the car. |