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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: ivanidea on August 07, 2010, 04:17:20 PM

Title: TJ Front prop shaft
Post by: ivanidea on August 07, 2010, 04:17:20 PM

In between rain showers, I managed to remove the front prop shaft, although it did not want to come out.

Normally, I just remove the bolts at each end, and compress the shaft to remove it.  Today, it would not compress, and took a lot of effort to remove it.

It seems as if the front and rear sections are glued/welded/rusted together, so I've got no chance of refitting it to the Jeep.  Which means I can't go to Tuff Terrains next weekend, and I might not even be able to bring the TJ to Cheapfest!  I have sprayed the shaft with penetrating oil to see if it frees up overnight, although I suspect the splines might be damaged.  I can't think what I did at Tong which might have caused the problem.

Any ideas where I can either get the shaft refurbished (near to Stoke or Derby), or purchase a replacement (preferably oem non greasable).

Ivan

Title: Re: TJ Front prop shaft
Post by: Bubba on August 07, 2010, 04:30:01 PM

try and work some lube in to it i would think the lagoon has dried the splines out

Title: Re: TJ Front prop shaft
Post by: Bishops Finger on August 08, 2010, 12:25:21 AM

Grease it...

Title: Re: TJ Front prop shaft
Post by: Dave69 on August 08, 2010, 10:19:56 AM

give a good soak with wd and assist its' movement with a soft hammer once moving apply some heavier oil. once free dry the splines then apply grease