pulling rear driveshaft

[jacksprat1599]

Hey Guys,
I need to pull the rear shaft on my 89 sub to replace the u-joints.I have the 241 t-case.Is it okay to just unbolt from the rear axle and just pull the slipshaft end out of the t-case.What will come out besides atf? and will the seal need to be replaced?T-case and trans were rebuilt last april.I still have a vibration after doing 14sf swap and getting my angles figured out.I know I need new ujoints but I thouhgt I might have a drive shaft shop balance it while it is out of the Truck as well.

 

[readymix]

Just pull it and replace the joints. Atf will come out but it should'nt be too much. You will have to to off afterwords.
I always replace teh seal when i remove the shaft. It is only $6.00

 

[jacksprat1599]

Thanks,
so just a knew seal and some atf.Does anyone think a driveshaft balance is necessary.I was thinking it might have someting to do with running the combo u-jointon on the 14blt.

 

[dyeager535]

At the speeds the rear shaft turns, and how often it's in use (compared to the front) I'd consider balancing mandatory.

Check your motor/trans mounts too, make sure everything else is tight.

 

[Jonny-K5]

Thanks,
so just a knew seal and some atf.Does anyone think a driveshaft balance is necessary.I was thinking it might have someting to do with running the combo u-jointon on the 14blt.

definatly balance the shaft if you have vibes.