5K drive shaft rebuild

["Meron" <phwomp@cosmoslink.net>]

Lately there have been some discussion regarding  drive shaft repair, here
are some comments:
1. the part No. (BMW) given for the center carrier bearing WILL NOT work on
a 5K, too small (I believe OK for 4K but not sure)
2. the CV joints can be greased (boot looks special), there is a Lobro P.N.
on the CV joint incase you need to replace it
3. the front and the rear CV look identical
4. while removing the drive shaft make sure you grease the zirt, also angle
it for easy access ones installed in car, grease every oil change 3-5K
intervals
5. mark all parts of drive shaft, if you disassemble
6. remove CV joints,  (disassemble joint) wash thoroughly, regrease (no
need to mark location of balls)

Not too complicated unless you have to change parts...
Avi Meron