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Changing propshaft. Easy?
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 9:32 pm
by Fatneck73
Hey
I have a rattle within my propshaft!
Bought another, correct part number.
Easy to change? Dads helping as been a mechanic all his life so there will be enough ‘skills’ but anything to avoid doing / must do ??? Any special tools needed ?
Cheers,
Re: Changing propshaft. Easy?
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2020 9:24 am
by dhali
Easy enough . New bolts/ gaskets at either end and clean out the threads . You are supposed to mark the old one before removing and refitting . Also you need a brace ( there is a special tool) to keep the propshaft straight so it doesn't pugt to much stress on the middle bearing when removing / installing . I used a length of 18mm plywood and drilled holes in it at specific points and used very large cable ties . Fitted it to the propshaft before removing it . I used my same propshaft as I was refurbing my rear subframe .
One thing to note is that the bolts are VERY tight at either end . There is again a special tool that counter holds the propshaft whilst you tighten / undo these but a good impact gun will whizz them off/ on with no problem. Your dad being a mechanic will no doubt be able to improvise on any of these specific tools.