I am replacing the u joint/drivers side on my ninety fo.. For the friggn life of me, i cannot get the little clip to release/come out before attempting to press out the ujoint. Yes, i realize there are four of the clips, i am limited with tools, if i had a torch, you bet, id burn that spicer outta there. What the best method of approach?

 

Pics? Is the opening up against the yoke?

 

Try tapping on the end caps (only the end caps). That might loosen the clips just enough to give a good wack with a punch. They're most likely just rusted a little (corroded).

 

pb blaster and a big screwdriver. ***SAFETY FIRST**** dont stab your self. then again they make a tool to remove them . napa should have them. or hit the endcap in with a hammer and a socket and use pliers and a scredriver

 

make sure the new ones seat correctly!!!

 

I wouldn't be surprised if its the ORIGINAL!!!!!! Plus, its a chicago based jeep, nothing here comes without corrosion!!!!!!

 

get a deep socket i think a 14mm fits good, spray up the clip, put the socket the the clip and give a shot with a hammer hen try and pry it out or use needle nose pliers and yank em out.

 

^^^ YEP^^^ Give it hell again saftey 1st. i got mine out with a flathead screwdriver and good common sense as to not stab myself in the thigh or left hand. Again they make tool Specially for it