Drive Shaft

[Masked Marauder]

I think it has more to do with putting them in than taking them out to be honest.

 

Splined screws have much more contact area with the tool than a hex head screw. Trouble is the splines rust out quicker.

[NikpV]

also they'd be quite a bit more suitable for automated assembly

[Steve S.]

Hi one and all,

I thought I'd bring you up to date with the saga of this drive-shaft." Oh! Christ no..." I hear you all exclaim. Anyway, the splined bit was a 10mm size, got a 5 piece set from Draper for about

[Steve S.]

Hi,

Well a new day ..new problem! I've removed driveshaft..only 1/2 hour! easier 2nd time around.Well, the circlip remains in place, while the joint has just pulled apart.There's no obvious damage to ball bearings, cage , splines , flanges etc, and being a recon unit it's still under guarantee. However ,I'm a tad reluctant to trust it as obviously whats happened once can happen again! So even if I do get it re-assembled etc. the same might happen once its back on the car.So what do I do?..Get money back? Risk a 2nd rebuild? buy a brand new one?..at what cost?.. anyone know? Advice welcome.

Regards

Steve S.

[zeplin43]

Guys i was looking for inf because my cars needs inner cv joint boot replacement and found this inf hope it helps.

http://pics.tdiclub.com/data/500/CV_Boot_repair.pdf

[Steve S.]

Hi,

Well there's some good bedtime reading there! Anyway I think I've made a bit of progress....Firstly contacted my supplier (Sutton Auto Factors..good firm)told them the problem, and was due to take it back this pm when the wife got in from work.Probably wouldn't get it back by friday at the earliest. Checked Ford as to price of "new " one (