drive shaft

Post by **dubbyjointy** » 01 Jun 2008, 15:24

hi can anybody tell me how difficult it is to change the driveshaft ?

Post by **kevtherev** » 01 Jun 2008, 15:27

Post by **jamesc76** » 01 Jun 2008, 15:32

not that hard?? just unbolts!!

Post by **meggles** » 01 Jun 2008, 17:42

Do you have the correct tools ie allen key type on a socket? Make sure they fit well and clean up before you start!

Post by **toomanytoys** » 01 Jun 2008, 18:54

some have allen bolts, some have splined.. so you NEED the correct tools.. as said clean out the heads of the bolts and make sure the tool fits in really well (tap it in with a hammer to endure its in) jack the wheel off the deck so you can turn the wheel to access all the bolts easily.. USE wheel chocks and axle stands etc etc... "work safe"........

Post by **meggles** » 01 Jun 2008, 20:04

toomanytoys wrote:some have allen bolts, some have splined.. so you NEED the correct tools.. as said clean out the heads of the bolts and make sure the tool fits in really well (tap it in with a hammer to endure its in) jack the wheel off the deck so you can turn the wheel to access all the bolts easily.. USE wheel chocks and axle stands etc etc... "work safe"........

You are correct of course, they can be allen key or splined. That's what I meant by allen key "type". I did omit to mention the safety aspect however. Right of you to point it out! It is also advisable to lubricate the threads before refitting and to torque up correctly. These bolts are a swine to remove if they snap!

Post by **toomanytoys** » 01 Jun 2008, 20:26

When refitting, make sure the washers (if fitted) and bolts are clean, as they will come undone pretty quickly if not...

Post by **meggles** » 01 Jun 2008, 20:35

toomanytoys wrote:When refitting, make sure the washers (if fitted) and bolts are clean, as they will come undone pretty quickly if not...

I reckon between us we have got this job sorted! I ain't getting my hands mucky, are you toomanytoys?

Post by **toomanytoys** » 01 Jun 2008, 20:40

Never happier when getting my hands dirty..... If they filled out the profile with a location I might have gone and lent a hand...

Post by **Krisis** » 01 Jun 2008, 20:43

Hi dubbyjointy
I did this job the other month, cool, cleaned the up, changed all of the gators, greased them up and reassembled them, even thoght about painting the shafts.

I have now paid the price as the bolts that I used, to replace the old ones with were not upto the required standard

And thanks to these bolts, they broke and I got stuck in the middle of a busy crossroads with no drive

CHECK AND BUY GOOD QUALITY BOLTS WITH SPLINE HEAD, they have a higher torque setting, which means they ae less likely to come undone or vibrate lose

There a 24 bolts in total, get some goods quality ones that are branded from a reputable seller or someone you can trust.
I have now have to replace the CV joints, oh what joy

TTFN Kris

Post by **toomanytoys** » 01 Jun 2008, 20:48

Last time I did it I used the originals as they were in great nick and had the special serated washer with them..

Post by **Krisis** » 01 Jun 2008, 20:55

Oh, nearly forgot

Make sure that the bearings dont come to peices in your hand, they is an art to put them back, and to clean off the old grease bath it in diesel.
Ta Ta Kris

Post by **Krisis** » 01 Jun 2008, 20:57

Better safe than stuck?
change them and the washers
'you know it makes sense' as Del Boy says
Kris

Post by **meggles** » 01 Jun 2008, 21:21

Yeah, full profile would be good, might be round the corner and therefore missing out on free labour. I can understand reluctance though! As for dirty hands: My problem is that mechanical muck and nursing just don't mix!!!

Hey Krisis, bad luck! Nice of you to pass on your bad experience as a warning to others though!

Post by **toomanytoys** » 01 Jun 2008, 21:23

Just a town is all thats needed..

not a full adress and directions...