R50/53 Dropping the subframe... hung up on the steering u-joint clamp
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Dropping the subframe... hung up on the steering u-joint clamp
I'm stuck. I'm dropping the subframe so I can change my clutch, but the subframe is hung up. The U-joint that connects the steering column to the steering box just won't come free, and the entire subframe is dangling from that U-joint clamp. And, yes, I've pulled the bolt out of the U-joint clamp.
Does anyone have any advice? I suppose I can disconnect the upper clamp on the steering shaft's middle section (whatever that part is called), but it just seems like it shouldn't be necessary. It wasn't two years ago when I was changed a leaking tranny seal. At least I've got all week to get this car back on the road.
Thanks,
Scott
Does anyone have any advice? I suppose I can disconnect the upper clamp on the steering shaft's middle section (whatever that part is called), but it just seems like it shouldn't be necessary. It wasn't two years ago when I was changed a leaking tranny seal. At least I've got all week to get this car back on the road.
Thanks,
Scott
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Odd, but I replied yesterday and now I don't see any hint of my reply. Anyway, I jacked the subframe up snugly to the bottom of the car, and then the steering joint just pivoted back away from the steering box's input shaft with one finger. That's why I had no problem two years ago. Anyway, the subframe is dropped and the tranny is out, but with other problems now visible....
Thanks everyone.
Scott
Thanks everyone.
Scott
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