So, I need to chage the gearbox, and I'm stuck with the driveshafts. How to get them out from the tire side?

EDIT: And the car is -91 Pony (Excel)

This post has been edited by Topini: Mar 24 2007, 12:27 PM

hi I believe you need an AXLE puller or GEAR puller to get them out
you can rent one at an auto parts store..good lcuk

Dear Topini,

DRIVESHAFT? Is that the Australian band that has Charlie as the bass player, but his flight crashes on an island with a mysterious electromagnetic field, Charlie falls in love with the Australian blondie who was giving her baby up for adoption and Charlie quits his heroin habit?

Oh, you meant a car driveshaft.

See left and right halfshaft removal courtesy of Chilton's Hyundai Repair Manuals.

Byron

Just to change the gearbox you do not need to seperate the driveshafts as indicated above. The pdf file will not load for some reason so I'm assuming it refers to seperating the driveshaft outer CVs. It is easier and quicker to remove the driveshaft in one piece.

Remove hubcap/wheeltrim, using pliers remove the pin from the central hub nut, loosen the nut slightly.

Loosen the wheel nuts and then, using a trolley jack if possible, jack the car up by the chassis rail so the front strut extends fully as the car is lifted.

Place a solid support or axle stands alongside the jack to prevent the car falling on you if the jack collapses. I often use spare rims and tyres for this purpose. Bricks are not such a good idea.

Remove the wheel. Drain the gearbox of oil or tranny fluid.

Remove the two bolts that hold the brake caliper in place (17mm). Gently slide the caliper off the disc and using a piece of wire hang it on an accessible point to prevent undue pressure on the brakeline resulting in possible damage. Do not just let it hang by the flexible brakeline.

On Excels there are two ways of performing the next step. By the book it states that you must seperate the steering and balljoint. Sometimes this is easier said than done and therefore you may require a balljoint seperating tool. Do not bash it with a hammer in an attempt to seperate the joints.

The way I do it is simpler, quicker and easier. First remove the central hub nut and then ensure that the front strut is fully extended. Remove the two 17mm bolts that hold the hub to the strut. Doing this gives enough movement for the driveshaft to be withdrawn from the Hub so withdraw the hub. Now grasp the driveshaft in a firm grip and pull sharply and firmly away from the gearbox. sometimes this may require more than one attempt but usually they come out easily.

Even though you have previously drained the gearbox some fluid will leak out after the drivehaft is removed so have a tray under the gearbox. If you are using the gearbox again place some clean lint free rag in the driveshaft hole to prevent any dirt or moisture from entering the diff.

Then replace the strut/hub bolts and the rim. Lower the car, move to the other side and repeat procedure.

When reinstalling the driveshafts you need to ensure that the seals are not dislodged by the driveshaft. Line up the driveshaft with the hole and once it is inposition push it firmly into the gearbox ensuring that it is seated properly. You should feel a slight clunk in the shaft when it does seat properly.
To check this you need to pull gently on the driveshaft, if not seated properly the drivrshaft will slide straight out.

and that's it.
Bruce