2003 Chevy Tahoe ujonts

2003 CHEVROLET TAHOE
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RDHBLACKWOLF
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Drive Train Axles Bearings problem
2003 Chevy Tahoe Four Wheel Drive Automatic

I am having an issue with getting the u-joints removed from the drive shaft. I can not seem to find any clips on the u-joint caps to remove and really don't know what is holding them in place. What am I missing ?
The replacement u-joints threw napa have a part number of 235 and has 4 retaining rings or clips in the package. That is what I am use to but what is on the drive shaft is different. I rechecked the part # and it seems to be right.
I guess the main part of my question is how do I get the old u-joint apart?
Aug 26, 2010 at 4:32 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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They are probably buried under the dirt on the inside. Get a screwdriver and dig all the way around the base and look for a gap.
Aug 26, 2010 at 4:57 PM
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CARADIODOC
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The caps are held in with a ring of plastic that was injected in. Use a propane torch on the loops and watch the little worms come out. Then you can press the caps out like normal. Use the clips that came with your new joint.

caradiodoc
Aug 26, 2010 at 5:13 PM
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