Drive shaft UJ

[Flatfan]

Hello,

I am currently reassembling the rear suspension and drivetrain of my 350i.

I noticed that the bearing caps of the U-joint (Spicer 1310) on the wheel-side yoke of the left-hand halfshaft are rotating inside their bores.

I removed the U-joint and installed a new one, but I can still pull the bearing caps out by hand without applying any force.

There is a slight amount of play, and I suspect that the yoke bores have become worn due to the bearing caps spinning inside them.

Is there a way to repair the yoke? I was considering building up the worn areas by welding and then machining the bores back to their original dimensions.

Alternatively, would it be necessary to replace the yoke welded to the shaft tube, or even have a complete new halfshaft assembly made?

Thank you in advance for your advice and recommendations.

Edited by Flatfan on Saturday 24th October 09:47