drive shaft removal

Vmxhunter · Post by **Vmxhunter** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:20 pm

I decided to put a new track on my Vmax. I'm almost there!!! BUT...That collar on the left side of the drive shaft is giving me issues. I was finaly able to get that alen screw out. But the steel collar doesn't want to budge. I got "Kroil" penitrating oil on the collar now. Going to let is soak in over night.

But, does anyone have any tips or tricks on how to get that collar to slide over?

Post by **Vmax540** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 10:25 pm

I am thinking Maybe there is more than 1 set srew on the collar ? Tyler and I decided to enlarge the frame hole on the chain case side allowing the driveshaft to come out without all the hassle.

Vmxhunter · Post by **Vmxhunter** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 3:26 pm

I will have to double check. But I think I only seen one set screw. But i could be wrong.

Vmxhunter · Post by **Vmxhunter** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 8:40 pm

Well i looked at that collar again as i was putting more Kroil on it. And there is only one set screw.

I'll let it soak another night. And maybe try useing some heat on it. I got a hand held MAP gas torch that can heat that up. Just need to be carfull around the drive cogs and guide wheels.

ThePipe · Post by **ThePipe** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 5:49 pm

If worse comes to worse cut that collar off.
I have an extra one here and will give it to you.

I have a guide wheel I can give you also if you wreck yours.

Vmxhunter · Post by **Vmxhunter** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 6:48 am

ThePipe wrote:If worse comes to worse cut that collar off.
I have an extra one here and will give it to you.

I have a guide wheel I can give you also if you wreck yours.

Well thanks so much for the offer!!!! But I was able to get it to move over yesterday afternoon!!!!! FINALLY!!!! I had to use a little heat from my MAP gas torch. And then used 2 pry-bars. One on top, the other on the bottom. And she slid over. Got the drive shaft off. Then cleaned up that area. I got the new track on. And the only thing that needs to be done today, is tighten the track and alighn it. Then tighten the rear axle nut.

But thanks again for the offer!!!!!!!