i recently got a steal on a 1LE drive shaft form camaro/firebird and all I need to do is replace the yoke on the rear end of the drive shaft. I need some help here though, I have no idea what to do, that thing is in there really good...any suggestions, or diagrams would be greatly appreciated...thanx alot!!

Zach

 

Are you talking about the yoke on the end of the driveshaft which slides into the transmission? or the pinion yoke which is in the rear end?

If it is the transmission yoke than follow removal/installation procedures for replacing the universal joint (front), and then install the new yoke while replacing.

If it is the pinion yoke, than before you go and change it look around and you can find a universal joint (rear) which can adapt from the given driveshaft to the existing pinion yoke.

 

Unless you have a monster hammer and matching vise, spacers, etc...just take it to a tire shop and pay $20 or so dollars. So if they *uc* it up, it's on their shoulders. Those shafts are lighter because they're thin. Easy to bend or dent and throw it out of balance. I put one in my IROC, and they had to make a 'bastard joint'. The caps going into the yoke at the axle were a different size than the ones on the driveshaft, so they had to play 'mix-n-match' but it worked out fine. Make sure to bring up the possability of this when putting in joints, and bring the joint that mated to the axle for comparison. Make sure to use the best joints you can find.

If it's the trans yoke you're replacing, just find one and have them put it on, or you may be able to use the one from your stock shaft, I'm not sure, compare cap diameters. If you remove a cap, dont loose a needle bearing!

 

I got the drive shaft installed fine. Now it's just vibrating alot...it's annoying, and I'm certain huring my performance. What should i do?

Zach

 

Have the driveshaft balanced.