Propeller shaft: need advise, please.

[Peter Golledge]

Konstantin Bogach wrote:
>
> Thank you Peter.  I did not realize first that I can simply push metal part of
> the put off CV. I thought that it is solid metal part of the CV.

Yep the outer race comes off easy, need the press for the inner race
though.

> So, there is no way to remove yolk without taking apart U-joint?  It make me
> very relactant to change bearing .  It does not rattle or squick. Rubber has
> surface cracks but no tears.   Is it difficult to get U-joint back together?

AFAIK you have to take apart the joint.  Given how much work you have
done
already I would just replace the bearing.  The joint is not difficult to
take apart just be careful with the needle bearings.

> The play feels like1/3 mm.  Is it acceptable? Should I change it or just
> re-grease?

Is that the play in the U-joint?  Could be suspect with that kind of
play.

> I really appreciate your help.  I was waiting for response 5 days.  Luckily, I
> have another 200tqa to drive.

I have a write up in the archives on my complete driveshaft teardown.  I
replaced
the u-joint with a unit designed for a Subaru!  I can't find the P/N
though.

Cheers
--
Peter Golledge