Lube the splines...

[sunny]

Sorry, I don't recall the size on those, but they were common metric size nuts available at the hardware store

I had issues with them, I bought proper stud remover and installer, those nuts and bolts slipped on me, I remember running to other city to get new one, I even ordered blacked/so called hardened ones from overseas but that also slipped,

just be careful where you getting those from.

 

[sunny]

I had issues with them, I bought proper stud remover and installer, those nuts and bolts slipped on me, I remember running to other city to get new one, I even ordered blacked/so called hardened ones from overseas but that also slipped,

just be careful where you getting those from.

or get a proper stud remover with 1/2inch drive

 

[Protonhound]

I guess I better order some new studs just in case and do all this whenever they arrive.

 

[Protonhound]

I had issues with them, I bought proper stud remover and installer, those nuts and bolts slipped on me, I remember running to other city to get new one, I even ordered blacked/so called hardened ones from overseas but that also slipped,

just be careful where you getting those from.

Ordered from Triumph Motorcycle Parts & Accessories – Engle Triumph Parts you suggested previously.

 

[Gregger]

finally, after hours and hours of research and going through reviews etc, I found this brand tools and purchased both of them to work with studs.

MADE IN UK

1/2"Sq Drive Impact Stud Extractor | AK718 | Sealey

1 Year Guarantee - Removes broken and damaged threaded studs fast. Suitable for use with 1/2"Sq drive air impact wrench. Works effectively on broken, rusted, stripped and smooth studs.

www.sealey.co.uk

MADE IN UK

Stud Remover & Installer | VS7232 | Sealey

1 Year Guarantee - Suitable for the removal and installation of various sizes of stud. Cam rotates to grip onto the stud for quick and easy use. Use with 1/2"Sq drive ratchet wrench.

www.sealey.co.uk

I have the 2nd one pictured. Used it a number of times when I worked in the trade. It works well except for those studs in tight locations. Because of the amount of offset when placing on a stud for removal, it can interfere with other items. Where there is a lot of room, works well.

 

[lotus]

I use a piece of plastic (right angle cut from ice cream container) to support driveshaft, then once the bevel box & ds have mated, theres enough gap to pull the flexible piece out. Works a charm & always get it the first time

I haven't had mine apart to understand what you're doing. How is the plastic piece staying in place while you're using two hands to aligned
and push the bevel box into the drive shaft. The bevel box assembly looks heavy for one hand to manipulate. A pic would help

 

[Journeyman]

I'll be changing my rear tire in the next couple of weeks and will lube the splines then- I'll try to remember to shoot a photo. I've done it myself in the past with just my three hands and knees, etc. (I'm sure it would have been comical to watch), but with age have gotten a little smarter. Use a jack and/or wood blocks to get the FD up to the proper height. Now, just grab the shaft with your left hand and turn and work the angle as necessary to get the two to mate up. From there just push it home and bolt together. It's so much easier that way.