<VV> Re: axel yoke

[Gary Swiatowy]

> From: Bob Gilbert <traceya at montrose.net>
> Howdy Folks,
> I am trying to remove the u-joint yoke form an early model axle. Using a
> puller as outlined in the tech guide one yoke came off ok but the second
> one doesn't want to move.
> Used a dead blow hammer with no luck. Is using heat OK ? And if so how 
> much.
> Thanks,
> Bob
>
> PS The thing has soaked on PB Blaster for two days.
>
Not unusual to need heat to remove an axel yoke, what is unusual is you got 
one off without heat.
Enough heat on the yoke to make it red, not on the axel.

Gary Swiatowy
In NY, rust capitol of the world, where a torch is considered a hot wrench