Recessed Splines

Machine Shop
#1

Hey folks,

I’m curious about how y’all would attempt to do this.

I have two yokes, one meant for a CV shaft and the other meant for a ujoint. The CV shaft is the one I am replacing, and it has recessed splines on the transfer case end.

New ujoint yoke
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Shitty picture of recessed splines in the correct yoke

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It fits like a glove, with the correct number of splines. I’m wondering if this is a simple machine job or if I should go to pick n pull today to try another one lol. It doesn’t need to be precise, but taking a die grinder to it seems odd.

#2

So do you need to Machine down about the first 1/4 inch or so of the seal end of the engagement similar to the old one?

#3

Yes I think that’s what I need to do.

#4

Work holding would be the difficult thing to do. It will probably make better sense to get one from the yard.

#5

I’m thinking that might be some sort of specialized broaching tool.
I can’t think of any way to get a spinning cutter in there.

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#6

You’re clearancing splines not building a Swiss watch. Us a die grinder and grind down the splines as deep as you need. Just make sure to clean it well and maybe deburr the ends

#7

Yeah, ended up doing that Saturday, 4x4ing again :smiley: