Synergiesteve Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Hi guys need your help I'm trying to change the drive shaft for my SynerG 2 L petrol and I can't get the dam thing out . I've removed the 2 kn that secure the centre of the drive shaft tried to hammer it out and it just won't come the drive shaft is now separated so I'm just left with the bearing and the rest of the shaft which goes to the gearbox. Does the shaft need to be hammered out with maybe a chisel to get the bearing moving or is there something I have missed . Would there be any more bolts holding it in to the gearbox Your help much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastline taxis Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 a hammer and chisel and tap the inside of the bearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synergiesteve Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 Hi I've tried this but it seems to be stuck fast. I'm striking it from shaft bearing outwards towards wheel and it won't budge. Is this the right way? I wonder if it just been in a long time and just seized, any idea how I can shift it safely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndouglas Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Have you removed the two bolts completely? They have lopsided heads on them and they need to be turned to remove. With the bolts out, the bearing should come out fairly easily with a hammer and drift on the inside face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synergiesteve Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 Ok the bolts are loose but not coming out completely because there is still the outer casing of the Uj joint there but they are loose and do come out just can't completely remove them at minute. The shaft and bearings slides in and out but only 1/2 inch. im hammering from inside outwards ie bearing towards front wheel is this the right way.It should be simple job but it being a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndouglas Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 The bolts have heads that make them look 'J' shaped. If you turn the bolt you'll get it in a position where the bolt will come out. Yes drift from the gearbox side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synergiesteve Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Finally managed the bearing would not come out because the chizel in had caused a metal collar to expand slightly so obviously would not go through. I had to get an angle grinder and trim down the metal collar before I could have it through but its off now now got a fine to new retaining bolts as they have rounded off or should I say the threads have stripped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synergiesteve Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 Incidentally should the hub nut have a washer as the old one did not neither does the other side. The new one seems too small to fit the hub squarely I'm sure there should be one. A previous owner has tightened up the nut using a screwdriver and hammer. He left off the nut cap and pin completely!no wonder the shaft need replacing. So just to recap I need to know if there should be a washer behind hub nut. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndouglas Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I need to know if there should be a washer behind hub nut. Cheers See your other post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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