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03-16-2011, 12:36 PM

tigbench

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2001 u joints

have a 2001 f350 4x4 that needs the front axle u joints replaced.can i pull the axle shafts out thru the steering knuckles or do i have to take the knuckles off at the ball joints to get at the shafts? thanks

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03-16-2011, 07:51 PM

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Pull through

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03-16-2011, 10:46 PM

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when you put the axle shafts back in. make sure you don't knock out the inner seals.

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03-16-2011, 10:58 PM

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When I pull mine for hub seals, I remove the diff. cover. Gives me a view from both sides of the tube.

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