how to remove yoke from tcase

[PlanZero]

I just received this used tcase and I want to replace the seals. The problem is the yoke/ u joint is still attached. I believe it was rtv'd because I gave it a few whacks with a hammer and pry bar and it doesn't budge. Should I just attach it as is? How much harder will that be?

 

[nathan_spindler55]

last time i took my t case out the driveline just came out with a good tug. should definately not be that hard. maybe it leaked so someone did a cheap fix.

 

[PlanZero]

Yeah I was reading how some people add rtv to the yoke when they replace the seal. That sucker's in tight. I don't wanna beat on it. I was thinking a two jaw puller might work, or I was gonna stop by the NAPA machine shop down the street to see if they had something to yank on it without damaging it.

 

[pauleyman]

If it doesnt slip off easily you may have a unit with twisted splines and its junk. Get it off and look.

 

[PlanZero]

Thank you, Pauley for giving me even more stress in my life (just kidding, your advice is always sought after). I dropped the tcase off at the machine shop so I won't have it back for a couple of days. I'm hoping the yoke was on so tight because someone may have jb welded it in the past. I know the yoke on my car is good; no leaks and the recall was done, so there's no need for rtv, correct? Anyway, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the splines are OK. The bearings seem good, and as I rotate the stuck yoke, it moves perfectly straight and smooth. Am I right in assuming if the splines were twisted the yoke wouldn't be lined up properly when rotated? Does this question even make sense?