driveshaft

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Jerry,

Interesting, I don't have grease fittings on the front or rear CV joints on the drive shaft of my 89 200Q.  The only fitting I have is on the universal joint in the middle of the drive shaft.
I have been told the front and rear CV joints can be replaced quite easily, but the drive shaft should then be balanced.  The dealers don't sell the CV joints, I have a source in Denver if you're interested.

Jim
89 200Q

On Fri, 22 March 2002, "Beer, Jerald" wrote:

> 
> Jim
>  I'm going through the same thing on my 91 200qa. I just greased the end
> joints, but the front joint seems to be the one showing some play. I have
> about 1/4 inch logitudinal free play, along with the clanking sound you
> describe. My mech says there is a vulcanized rubber bushing inside, which he
> guesses has gone bad. He is calling some axle repair shops to see if they
> can repair the CV joint. Only problem is that means the car has to be down
> for a few days. Once apart, we will know exactly what the inside looks like
> and then have the issue of trying to get the right size/type bushing. I'm
> talking to a lister about his used driveshaft. If that works, then I have a
> extra driveshaft which we can work out to be sent to you for repair so you
> don't have to pull yours out and tie up the car for a few days. Since
> trannys are the same, I assume driveshafts are the same .  Grease front and
> rear joints for now- that will help.
> Regards,
> Jerry
> 91 200qa


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