Drive Shaft C/V Joints how much play??

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As it says ??

I've dropped the diff out, yes it fell on my elbow and caught two fingers (one nearly down to the bone) on the way down !!!

I can feel play in both the inboard & outboard C/V joints not lots, difficult to describe, less than 1mm rotational i would say, do they need replacing ??

Thanks in advance Del (typing with one hand )

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[rev-erend]

I would take it along to a drive shaft specialist .. after all the hard work is removing that lot - it could be the bearings and grease are past their best and the small amount of movement will increase rapidly.

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rev-erend said:

I would take it along to a drive shaft specialist .. after all the hard work is removing that lot - it could be the bearings and grease are past their best and the small amount of movement will increase rapidly.

£40 each so think i'll just do them anyway then..
Cheers Rev

[spend]

I thought the splined shafts were pretty well meshed, would expect no play at all. Replacing them whilst they are off is the best option IMHO. New synth greases last longer & cope with the heat better, check for whats best to use.

Dave
Is this your diff rebuild in progress Del?

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spend said:

I thought the splined shafts were pretty well meshed, would expect no play at all. Replacing them whilst they are off is the best option IMHO. New synth greases last longer & cope with the heat better, check for whats best to use.

Dave
Is this your diff rebuild in progress Del?

Cheers Dave,

Its the top rear mount & oil seal replacement part i will be looking for a longer geared diff in the near future