Kbhead Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Hello, I need to install a new grease cap (not sure what it is called) on one of my 300zx half shafts. (see pics below) I'm assuming you need to press the cap and then lightly tap it in. Similar to how you install pistons into an engine block. Does anyone have instructions or suggestions on how to do this correctly? Also, what tool(s) do you recommend to install this cap? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfly Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 With the cap in place like you have in the last picture use a soft faced mallet or a dead blow hammer and tap the cap into place. It does not take much force and when the shafts are installed in the car the caps are captive and will not come off. Dragonfly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbhead Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 Dragonfly, It seems like the cap is a little wider than the whole and if I tap on the cap, will I not bend the sides while trying to tap it in? Thank you, will give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfly Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 It's somewhat of a press fit... the material of the cap will give a little bit but not enough to cause a visible deformation. It should go in quite easily with a few light taps, if it does not go in easily or it tries to deform on you than the cap is not correct for your CV, but from the picture it looks like the correct one. Dragonfly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I'd use a block of wood that covers the whole cap, then try and tap it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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