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Title: Propshaft Joint Replacement Step by Step with Pics
Post by: solihull-mick on November 05, 2008, 11:55:08
Ok, here goes,


Identify which joint is in trouble, remove all circlips from bearing cups, they will be seized so a small whack with a hammer always works. 
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement001.jpg)


Place joint in vice as shown in pic, hit with hammer on prop joint, you should see the bearing cup rise from the yoke. 
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement002.jpg)


This is what you should see. 
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement003.jpg)



Flip the propshaft over & repeat the processs. 
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement004.jpg)


Part the 2 halves of the prop joint, you may have to remove sealing washers to achieve this.  In this case, due to wear the washers had already fallen out
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement005.jpg)



Take the other part of the propshaft & place in the vice, repeat the cup removal process as before. 
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement006.jpg)



The cups should rise as before.
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement007.jpg)


Flip joint & remove other bearing cup.
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement008.jpg)


Inspect for damage, as you can see on this flange it is beyond repair.  So replace as necessary.
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement009.jpg)



You may find a different design of circlip, these can be removed with pliers & a hammer.
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement010.jpg)



Clean all yoke surfaces, I use a rotating rubber block with a tube of sandpaper around it which fits perfectly.  Emery tape is as good. 
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement012.jpg)



Try & use a good quality propjoint as the cheap ones don't last.  (We do carry a more than comprehensive stock!)
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement014.jpg)



Remove all cups from spider joint do keep them clean
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement015.jpg)



Place new spider into yoke,
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement016.jpg)



Slide 1st cup joint onto spider, this keeps the needle bearings from falling out.
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement017.jpg)



Place the other cup joint into the yoke & onto the spider, try & place spider half & half in each cup joint.
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement018.jpg)


Press in 1st cup joint with an old socket until the 1st circlip groove is visible.  Then fit the clip
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement019.jpg)


Make sure circlip groove is clean & free of debris. 
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement022.jpg)


Press in 2nd cup bearing & fit circlip. 
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement023.jpg)



The joint should now look like this. 
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement024.jpg)



Take the other half of the prop shaft & slip the spider in to the yoke.  Make sure grease nipples are lined up with each other as this makes it easier to grease when fitted to vehicle.
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement025.jpg)


Slide cup bearings onto spider as before.  Making sure the spider is half & half in each cup. 
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement026.jpg)



Press in 1st cup with old socket, until circlip groove can be seen.  Fit circlip. 
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement027.jpg)



Flip prop shaft over & repeat the pressing in process on 2nd bearing cup.  Fit circlip.
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement029.jpg)



Your prop shaft will now be complete.  You may find the joints are stiff to move.  Place the prop shaft over the vice as before & tap each yoke so the bearing cup moves towards the circlip.  This will free up the joint. 
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement030.jpg)


Refit grease nipples & grease joints as necessary.  Refit to vehicle using new nyloc nuts.
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement032.jpg)


Hope this is of use to anybody who has the same issues, hope this saves you a few pounds on repair bills
Title: Re: Propshaft Joint Replacement Step by Step with Pics
Post by: boss on November 05, 2008, 12:04:21
top job that man :thumbup:
Title: Re: Propshaft Joint Replacement Step by Step with Pics
Post by: andyb on November 05, 2008, 12:43:44
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk211/mrmservices/Propjointreplacement029.jpg)

Good job.....and all the grease nipples end up pointing the same direction. Makes later maintenance easier too :)
Title: Re: Propshaft Joint Replacement Step by Step with Pics
Post by: kiteman0 on November 05, 2008, 13:15:27
good write up there mick  :clap:

i'll have to sack aaron and start doing my own  :lol:
Title: Re: Propshaft Joint Replacement Step by Step with Pics
Post by: muddydisco on November 05, 2008, 18:22:43
 :lol: :lol: :lol:  You make me laugh kiteman0  :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Propshaft Joint Replacement Step by Step with Pics
Post by: rover51 on September 24, 2009, 16:26:08
Just wanted to say a big thank you to the author of this article
It's a job i need to do on my defender - could probably do with doing the ones on the disco too
Now what i need to do is find myself a vice! :police: no not that sort of vice tut :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Propshaft Joint Replacement Step by Step with Pics
Post by: big andy w on September 24, 2009, 20:01:13
 :dance:great write up, will be a job im doing soon! :)
Title: Re: Propshaft Joint Replacement Step by Step with Pics
Post by: way2deep on July 30, 2018, 19:58:30
do the plastic bits inside the cups have to be removed prior to fitting
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