Andy_LR90 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I have my front propshaft off to do the CV joints. When I try to slide the propshaft on it's splines it's very stiff, all cleaned out and greased up but still stiff. Should the splines be easy to slide or not? I'll get a new one if needed but want to be sure not wasting my money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 if the rilsan coating on the splines is split or damaged change the prop otherwise if it's OK, just replace the UJ's, the movement of the axles won't have any problem making the spline section move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_LR90 Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 I wondered what the plastic coating was called, yes its peeling and damaged........so new one on order today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 it'll be the coating trying to fold on itself during the in/out slide of that section causing the stiffness/jamming. when you fit the new prop make sure the slider is at the transfer box end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_LR90 Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 it'll be the coating trying to fold on itself during the in/out slide of that section causing the stiffness/jamming. when you fit the new prop make sure the slider is at the transfer box end. Are you sure? I ask as the old old one was fitted with slider near diff end. It's a 2.5 petrol, year 1986, Ninety? Can some one please confirm as new one has already arrived from Paddocks. Can't see it in the workshop manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I have sliders both at transfer box end.... And, if you are replacing rear prop, make sure the UJ's line up the same at both ends. If it's front prop, you need the front UJ to be one or two splines out of sync with the back of the prop. This reduces potential vibration caused by the sharper working angle. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_LR90 Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 New one fitted, thanks to all who posted for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Are you sure? I ask as the old old one was fitted with slider near diff end. It's a 2.5 petrol, year 1986, Ninety? Can some one please confirm as new one has already arrived from Paddocks. Can't see it in the workshop manual. My LR RAVE Defender info says 'refit prop shafts to vehicle with sliding joints at transfer box & tighten nuts to 47Nm or 35lbft. hth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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