Do I need a special puller to remove t-case yoke?

[thegreatjustino]

I need to swap front yokes on my t-case. Once I remove the nut and washer, do the yokes generally slide right off, or will I need a special tool to pull it off the output shaft?

 

[70_Steve]

No special tool. They might be stuck a little, but the output shafts are straight splines, and the yoke is not a interference fit. Usually a little prying and a few choice words, and it will slide right off.

 

[adunham]

Glad I saw this thread, as I'm switching from BW to a Spicer tomorrow.

 

[Devin]

If it seems a little tight and prying/rubber mallet don't do the trick - use a small 3 or 2 prong (2 prong works a bit easier) bearing puller. Works like a charm.

 

[SaddleUp]

Just tap it with a hammer. It will pop loose without much effort.

 

[Skuzzlebutt]

Mine took quite a bit of hammering to get off. If I had been planning on reusing it I would have used a puller.

sidenote: Under the washer you've already removed from the output, is an O-ring. Reuse it or replace it. If you install a new flange without one it will leak. It's common for guys just to toss the old flange without ever noticing it.

 

[rmfreeze]

I've used a puller before - it was snug all the way out.

 

[70_Steve]

sidenote: Under the washer you've already removed from the output, is an O-ring. Reuse it or replace it. If you install a new flange without one it will leak. It's common for guys just to toss the old flange without ever noticing it.

I didn't have much luck getting the o-ring to seal between the front output shaft and the yoke. I did get a good seal by loosing the o-ring, filling the void under the washer with RTV, then installing the washer and torquing the nut.

 

[Skuzzlebutt]

That works too.

 

[adunham]

BTW what is the size of the socket that will fit the nut holding the yoke on? Is it 1 1/8"?

 

[Skuzzlebutt]

Yes, 1-1/8" I was told that a nice impact socket would be too thick to fit in there. So if you're running out to buy one, get an ordinary chromed 12pt.