Prop shaft U/Joint
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Prop shaft U/Joint
Had to splash out on a 1.5 hours job of UJ replacement at 329.000 kms. This is the second one, cant complain though. Everything else mechanically is good . Will also have to get it in for a cracked windsheild when the weather improves.
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Noise level & then eventually vibration over 70 Km/hr. The noise is a low level drone which makes it more difficult to hear the radio or have a conversation with a passenger. When it starts the vibration you can feel a tingle through the floor/ pedals at certain road speeds which generally gets worse as you travel faster. Job cost just under $200 CAD parts & labour for both ends.
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Was this the front drive shaft? I gotta know, how did you remove that? I'm replacing the boot that protects the spline joint to the transfer case, and I had to drop the front axle to get it out. 99F350SD suggests dropping the TC, but that will probably require replacing the gasket between the TC and the transmission.
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Driveshaft to Differential
2WD vehicle. Unbolts from the rear end & pulls out from the splined yolk I believe. I did not do it but just as well I had it done, mechanic said the rear UJ was starting to sieze up. I had both replaced since they are only $30 each.
They give plenty of warning, I noticed it about 3-4 months back, I was hoping to drive carefully & do it in the springtime! NO such luck.
They give plenty of warning, I noticed it about 3-4 months back, I was hoping to drive carefully & do it in the springtime! NO such luck.
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OK, your use of the words "Prop Shaft" confused me; most of the time that means front drive shaft.
Just curious, are both the front and rear u-joints the same models? When I replaced the u-joints on my 69 Mustang, I found that they were different, but most places only has references for one model; the rear.
Just curious, are both the front and rear u-joints the same models? When I replaced the u-joints on my 69 Mustang, I found that they were different, but most places only has references for one model; the rear.
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U.K. / European terms. Sorry! Pablo would probably also say Prop shaft, we just have different terms. In U.K windsheild = Windscreen, Fender = Wing, Trunk= Boot, etc
Wrench= spanner.
At least we both know what a U/ joint is,
The front drive shaft your talking of could be a "half shaft" across the pond!
ATB Aeroman.
Wrench= spanner.
At least we both know what a U/ joint is,
The front drive shaft your talking of could be a "half shaft" across the pond!
ATB Aeroman.
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Understood.
BTW, I think "half-shaft" refers to the shafts sticking out of the sides of an axle with independent suspension, front or rear.
BTW, I think "half-shaft" refers to the shafts sticking out of the sides of an axle with independent suspension, front or rear.
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