Mud-club
Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: 300TDi Disco on July 19, 2009, 13:07:33
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Hi, I have replaced the prop uj's and i noticed that where the prop joins the diff there is about 1/4 turn before it stops. I take it that there is play in the diff. Is this a problem? and how can i fix it?
Regards
Matt.
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If it is not noticeable when driving, don't worry about it too much and be gentle with the clutch. Easiest way to cure it is to slap a new diff in the front, but a good one with very little play.
Replacing the diff flange can help, as sometimes the splines on the flange are worn.
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1/4 would not worry about on if u are getting half a turn. most of them will have 1/4 turn. you can also check it where the prop bolts onto shaft goin into the diff if that moves up and down ie has play in it
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Particularly on the front it is a combination of wear in the diff, crown wheel assembly and in the splines and the CV joints, on a LR there are 6 splined drives in the front plus any wear in the CV, all of which adds up.
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Particularly on the front it is a combination of wear in the diff, crown wheel assembly and in the splines and the CV joints, on a LR there are 6 splined drives in the front plus any wear in the CV, all of which adds up.
Intresting, i have got the cvjoints to do next i will find out and let you guys know, cheers