tail shaft dust cover

[83f100service]

Hello,
I'm trying to replace the centre uni on a 83 long wheel base f100.
Can someone tell me how I remove the dust cover that protects the spline, I have tried a few things but nothing is working. I do not want to destroy it trying to remove it.
It looks like a ring of metal with a rubber inner.
thanks
Greg

 

[Fellro]

Generally, just drive it from behind to get it to come off the slip yoke.

 

[dustybumpers]

Are you talking about the rear seal in the transmission?
Please post a picture so we can understand more clearly where you are talking about

 

[83f100service]

hello,
thanks for the replies, I will try to remove it again, later today.
I,m talking about the slip yoke on a two piece tailshaft, which is between the tailshaft bearing and the middle uni.
I think Fellro understands.
Thanks,
Greg

 

[Fellro]

That was what I thought you were talking about. The slip yoke on the last driveshaft, right after the carrier bearing.

 

[83f100service]

Sorry, I will try to be a bit more descriptive in the future.
I finally removed it, hitting it with a hammer and punch was no use, I may need a bigger hammer, in the end I put a radiator clamp around the tailshaft so I had something to lever against, it was still a pain.
I have the new uni, now for the next bit of fun.
Greg