Nick-75Roadster

OK... I'm trying to get the driver's side halfshaft out for rebuild/U-joint replacement. I have all 4 outboard flange bolts out, I have all 4 u-bolt nuts out, and I have 1 of the u-bolts out. I can't seem to pry out the second u-bolt. I'm spraying it PB blaster repeatedly and I'm tring to pry it off with a pry bar using a 2x4 wedged against the differential for leverage. I have several questions:
1. Should I just keep soaking the u-bolt until I can pry it out?
2. Should I try to cut/grind off the "u" section then punch out the threaded part once the halshaft is out?
3. Once the u-bolt is off, will the halfshaft just come off of the side yoke with the u-joint, or do I have to do anything else?
and finally,
4. I seem to be able to slide the differential side yoke in and out very easily. Is this normal?

Thanks!

brystheguy

Nick,

I just did this on my 75 and ran in to a similar problem. Mine were rusted in there pretty good. Read the thread that I started. Yes, the halfshaft will fall out once the u-bolts are out. If you have any more questions about it, fire away.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=858748