<VV> "Removing the yoke from axle shaft"

[Shaun]

The special tool is nothing more than a piece of flat iron, say 1/4" thick
with 4 small holes to bolt to the Ubolt holes on the flange and a large hole
in the middle for the bolt to push on the end of the axle. Tack weld a nut
behind the big hole.
Your method will also work, but I've found it easier with somebody big
holding the axle flange and someone else using a length of pipe to reach in
against the shoulder of the yoke and whack it with a sledge hammer. One or
two hits opposed to 40 or 50.
The puller is easier probably, considering the consequences of a missed hit.
yea, Vairily ... Shaun

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <JRVIDRINE@aol.com>
To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2004 9:43 AM
Subject: <VV> "Removing the yoke from axle shaft"


> Folks,
>
> I recently discovered that I have a bad rear axle bearing on my 62 Monza
> Coupe.  A new one is ordered and hopefully on the way.  I have done this
operation
> (removing the yoke from the axle) once before, but it has been many years.
> When I did it I didn't have the tool referred to in the 1961 "Main" Shop
Manual
> which is in Figure 6C-6 using tool J-5504.  This tool appears to be a
> specialty puller tool which reaches around behind to the shoulder of the
yoke which
> is then pulled off as the bolt is tightened against the end of the axle.
I am
> thinking that a good soaking with a good penetrating oil (I use Kano
> Aerokroil) and judiciously striking the shoulder with a large flat punch
to remove the
> yoke will do the job.  This may not be the best method and if anyone can
give
> me advice on what works well for you, it will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Randy Vidrine
> 62 Monza Coupe
> Branch, LA
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