Rear Driveshaft CV Joints.
Discussion
Hi Guys,
I recently replaced the offside CV joints on my S1 and would like to pass on some useful info.
After a bit of research I found that the joints are Ford Sierra XR4X4 100mm Lobro type bolted flanges, 32mm thick, 25 splines.
Ford ident no stamped onto the flanges was 72GG - 4635 - BA
I was able to source a pair of brand new pattern CV joint full kits at a total cost inc next day delivery of £41.32.
The kit ( JR27 ) includes CV joint, boot, clamp rings & grease sachet, & has a 2-yr unlimited mileage warranty.
The supplier and manufacturer is www.jandrcvjoints.co.uk of Birmingham.
I recommend them highly as a satisfied customer.
The job is fairly straightforward, you need a decent Torx bit & good circlip pliers.
No more click - click - click on LH corners or on lift-off.
Just an advisory for all of you, I checked the driveshaft on the nearside whilst underneath, and three of the Torx bolts were loose.
I'd suggest you check yours.
The worn offside CV's had lots of backlash when I turned the driveshaft back & forth by hand so with the noise as well were easy to diagnose.
HTH,
Glen.
I wonder if someone could enter the part / supplier details into the Useful Links Wiki for future reference?
I recently replaced the offside CV joints on my S1 and would like to pass on some useful info.
After a bit of research I found that the joints are Ford Sierra XR4X4 100mm Lobro type bolted flanges, 32mm thick, 25 splines.
Ford ident no stamped onto the flanges was 72GG - 4635 - BA
I was able to source a pair of brand new pattern CV joint full kits at a total cost inc next day delivery of £41.32.
The kit ( JR27 ) includes CV joint, boot, clamp rings & grease sachet, & has a 2-yr unlimited mileage warranty.
The supplier and manufacturer is www.jandrcvjoints.co.uk of Birmingham.
I recommend them highly as a satisfied customer.
The job is fairly straightforward, you need a decent Torx bit & good circlip pliers.
No more click - click - click on LH corners or on lift-off.
Just an advisory for all of you, I checked the driveshaft on the nearside whilst underneath, and three of the Torx bolts were loose.
I'd suggest you check yours.
The worn offside CV's had lots of backlash when I turned the driveshaft back & forth by hand so with the noise as well were easy to diagnose.
HTH,
Glen.
I wonder if someone could enter the part / supplier details into the Useful Links Wiki for future reference?
Maffe said:
Thats I can do!
"plastic steering column shroud" what part is that?
Cheers Maffe."plastic steering column shroud" what part is that?
It's the part in 2 halves that fixes around the top of the steering column behind the steering wheel.
The top half has the hazard warning switch in it.
The bottom half covers the famous yellow connector on the S.
There are cut-aways for the wiper, lighting & indicator stalks.
Edited by glenrobbo on Friday 26th April 10:03
Hi Richard,
I only renewed the CV joints on the offside ( RH ) driveshaft & both of the old ones were stamped with the Ford no. I quoted.
I assume that the nearside CV's would be the same.
Perhaps yours has had a replacement fitted in the past.
Or that's all that TVR could get hold of when they built your S.
As long as it's 100mm & the same no. of splines and maintains the same shaft engagement parameters, I really can't see a problem.
Mine have covered quite a few miles now & I'm quite happy with them.
I only renewed the CV joints on the offside ( RH ) driveshaft & both of the old ones were stamped with the Ford no. I quoted.
I assume that the nearside CV's would be the same.
Perhaps yours has had a replacement fitted in the past.
Or that's all that TVR could get hold of when they built your S.
As long as it's 100mm & the same no. of splines and maintains the same shaft engagement parameters, I really can't see a problem.
Mine have covered quite a few miles now & I'm quite happy with them.
Edited by glenrobbo on Thursday 27th March 00:45
Kitchski said:
Drill & tap man will not be required, as I'm-fitting-an-LSD-and-throwing-the-old-open-one-away Man is here to save the day! 
Richard,If the old one is serviceable, don't throw it away, somebody may need one in the future, & Sierras are getting scarce these days.
Have you had the LSD overhauled with new special LSD oil packed & sealed into its' special chamber?
I may be talking total b
x here, just something I saw on here last week. Thanks Chris,
I did ask way back at the start of this thread, I have spent all the time since with my R's out!
Oim yousherly a styckela fer corrikt speelin, butt hay, sumtoims acksydernts cun appern.
I did ask way back at the start of this thread, I have spent all the time since with my R's out!
Oim yousherly a styckela fer corrikt speelin, butt hay, sumtoims acksydernts cun appern.
glenrobbo said:
S2Mike said:
I think once you upload a heading "thats it" if you leave your aRse out, its out for good.
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