Barn of Parts Driveshaft Saver....Bearing Lock

[cannondale27]

If the wedge goes in too far or you can’t get it out just remove the rubber plug holding the magnets in on chaincase side and tap wedge out with a long brass rod or even wood.

 

[ryama]

If the wedge goes in too far or you can’t get it out just remove the rubber plug holding the magnets in on chaincase side and tap wedge out with a long brass rod or even wood.

I have been thinking about how to remove the wedge if you put it in flush, which in my opinion is the best method. And thought about the solution above,but if you where to strike the wedge from the chain case side,would that not drive the inner wedge into the outer assembly and in turn tighten the whole assembly making it hard to remove. I really want to instal mine all the way in to take advantage of the full expansion of the shaft ,but until some one comes up with a good removal solution I will leave mine as is.

 

[ClutchMaster]

Good point^^^^^
Although I doubt it’s going to move once tightened. I like the idea of easy bearing removal, just loosen the bolt.

 

[cannondale27]

I have been thinking about how to remove the wedge if you put it in flush, which in my opinion is the best method. And thought about the solution above,but if you where to strike the wedge from the chain case side,would that not drive the inner wedge into the outer assembly and in turn tighten the whole assembly making it hard to remove. I really want to instal mine all the way in to take advantage of the full expansion of the shaft ,but until some one comes up with a good removal solution I will leave mine as is.

So just unscrew the bolt all the way and push the wedge part all the way back so its not aligned. You are over thinking this. Its a loose fit and will easily come out

 

[scooterwj]

I have been thinking about how to remove the wedge if you put it in flush, which in my opinion is the best method. And thought about the solution above,but if you where to strike the wedge from the chain case side,would that not drive the inner wedge into the outer assembly and in turn tighten the whole assembly making it hard to remove. I really want to instal mine all the way in to take advantage of the full expansion of the shaft ,but until some one comes up with a good removal solution I will leave mine as is.

I used a larger washer on mine so it can't slide in to far

 

[IH8CROWS]

I just loosened bolt several turns and then tapped the bolt with a hammer which shoved the moving part of the wedge back and unlocked it.

 

[eightpilot]

Using a thin wall wrench to hold it while you torque it down seems to be a good depth. Then you can use that same wrench to hold it while you loosen and then pop it out using the wrench...

 

[hibshman25]

You can probably grab the flats with a vicegrip even if inserted flush. Can also knock the threaded wedge out inside shaft if need be and you can get a slide hammer hook inside hole to hook the finger piece.

Worst case as canondale said, the shaft is hollow all the way through. Unseat the wedge and retrieve it with magnet from chaincase side. Then use long punch to drive the finger piece out.

 

[ryama]

You can probably grab the flats with a vicegrip even if inserted flush. Can also knock the threaded wedge out inside shaft if need be and you can get a slide hammer hook inside hole to hook the finger piece.

Worst case as canondale said, the shaft is hollow all the way through. Unseat the wedge and retrieve it with magnet from chaincase side. Then use long punch to drive the finger piece out.

Ok I like this idea of removing wedge and THEN driving the finger assemblie out.I will go back to the garage and seat the washer flush with the end of the shaft .As now I have a good idea how to remove the assemblie from the shaft.

 

[Sevey]

Knocking the wedge out from the chain case side seems like a Hail Mary

why couldn’t you slacken the wedge, pull the bolt out, sneak a long centre punch through the hole and tap the wedge part out of the saver. Once the front part of the saver is removed, a magnet would fetch the wedge part out?

ms

 

[cannondale27]

Knocking the wedge out from the chain case side seems like a Hail Mary

why couldn’t you slacken the wedge, pull the bolt out, sneak a long centre punch through the hole and tap the wedge part out of the saver. Once the front part of the saver is removed, a magnet would fetch the wedge part out?

ms

The guy was worried about it being stuck in there so I gave him a viable method that would definitly work. Not a Hail Mary. Like I said its not even worth worrying about since they come out pretty easy.

 

[Sevey]

The guy was worried about it being stuck in there so I gave him a viable method that would definitly work. Not a Hail Mary. Like I said its not even worth worrying about since they come out pretty easy.

No worries, I wasn't picking a fight. I have only installed one - I haven't had to un-install it yet.

Hoping it comes out as easy as it went in. All the info is good, cause I am not touching it until next spring if all goes well.
MS

 

[Fast]

Knocking the wedge out from the chain case side seems like a Hail Mary

why couldn’t you slacken the wedge, pull the bolt out, sneak a long centre punch through the hole and tap the wedge part out of the saver. Once the front part of the saver is removed, a magnet would fetch the wedge part out?

ms

Just curious why we would need to remove the wedge, can't we just loosen it off take the washer and bolt out and service the bearing then put the bolt back torque and good to go

 

[chaleurphantom]

Dealer decided to check my Driveshaft for wear. Good thing they did as seen from photo's. Almost worn through the hollow shaft. Ruined brake rotor from movement. End of drive shaft was rubbing also.

They had ordered a couple of the driveshaft savers. I bought one from them and I am going to install.

 

[1nc 2000]

Mine was the same...