liseanddavid Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I have found a virtually seized UJ on the drive to the rear axle - so hope that will be the cause of my recent vibration, and will change it when the spare arrives. However, as I was taking the rear propshaft out, the slider accidently disconnected from the propshaft - I think I put it back the original way. What if I haven't? I noticed one of the female splines has purposely been removed - why is that? Any advice is appreciated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 IIRC one of the splines is wider inside the tube, it should be easy to spot. the UJ flanges must be in line with each other or you'll get a vibration that will drive you nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks90 Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 the UJ flanges must be in line with each other or you'll get a vibration that will drive you nuts. you sure? almost positive the UJs on my props are purposefully out of phase in order to prevent vibrations - this is on a 300tdi... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Attryde Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Generally speaking the front will be out of phase and the rear will be in phase. Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 you sure?almost positive the UJs on my props are purposefully out of phase in order to prevent vibrations - this is on a 300tdi... Yep, out of phase on front prop only, in phase on rear prop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liseanddavid Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 Just checked my front, they are 'out of phase', my parts arrived today - will fit to my 'in phase' rear tomorrow and let you know how I get on. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liseanddavid Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 This is all sorted now, just back from a test drive, when I pulled the old rear UJ apart all the rollers of one of the cups had disintegrated - the defender now purrs along like a brand new one. Thanks again for all your advice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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