unfit Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Hi, Newbie question, should the front prop shaft be able to be turned when stationary? I was working on it today, greasing ujs and was able to twist it round slightly when trying to get to the nipple (sounds wrong!!!) Is this normal, rear prop had no twist at all, it is newer. Will I be fitting a new prop at some point in the future........which looks easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Yes, some rotational play is normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve200TDi Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Also the handbrake is attached to the rear propshaft hence no rotational movement. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfit Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Wow, ace thank you all for removing a worry from the list. 'Olive' has more red oxide than green paint, so this is good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigelw Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Hi, Newbie question, should the front prop shaft be able to be turned when stationary? I was working on it today, greasing ujs and was able to twist it round slightly when trying to get to the nipple (sounds wrong!!!) Is this normal, rear prop had no twist at all, it is newer. Will I be fitting a new prop at some point in the future........which looks easy. Prop rotation wouldn't mean a new prop, too much slack in transferbox and or front/rear diff, much more involved thand 8 nuts & bolts lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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