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Title: driveshaft removal & bolt size
Post by: ExitLeft on April 12, 2007, 04:30:26 AM

Hi all,
 Been lurking for a while and thought I'd post a question.  I'm going about 150 miles to pick up a '94 sidekick 4x4 and will be towing it back on a dolly with the rear wheels on the ground.  I'm going to bring some tools to drop the driveshaft.  What size are the bolt?  Should I remove the entire shaft or just leave it in the trans and tie it up somewhere?  If I completly remove it will the trans leak out the back (like a Ford T5 when the shaft is removed)?  Any other suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks,
WES

Title: Re: driveshaft removal & bolt size
Post by: karl214 on April 12, 2007, 05:01:38 AM

I just hauled in another Tracker on my dolly, the driveshaft was already unbolted but I took it out anyway.. Didn't want to run the risk of it falling out , It didn't leak anything. I think the bolts and nuts are 14 mm..

Title: Re: driveshaft removal & bolt size
Post by: ExitLeft on April 12, 2007, 01:18:21 PM

Thanks for the reply.  I'll be sure to bring my 14mm sockets/impact wrench, jack,  and some jackstands. 
WES

Title: Re: driveshaft removal & bolt size
Post by: urbanwheeler on April 12, 2007, 02:20:56 PM

I have always had to use a box end wrench to grab one side of the bolt because there is not enough room to get a socket on the differential side.