Defender 90 drive shafts

I would change the A frame balljoint (get one complete with the bracket) both half shafts and drive members and try it then.

tottot said:

You will like this one, It was a series axle so had the nut on the end to which a bracket was fitted. Chained other side of axle to a shed stanchion and then with wire rope to the bracket pulled it out with a tractor.

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That is the way,, have at it.. the farm navara is on the ramp today, i drove it last week, commented the brakes were soft and spongey.

Fluid all over a rear shoe, so wheel cylinder was the thought, closer inspection it is half shaft seal.

Apparently the easiest route is new shaft bearing etc complete if not it involves shims and all sorts of malarky

So price for said kit

£480 + VAT

long term back order
8 -12 from Japan.

Should have bought a landrover.

They think they are going to rip it out and try and find a seal..

Can see the ramp being occupied for some weeks...especially if they b#gg#r the shaft

Got a 110 defender to rip the engine out of at weekend..

Don't they know the ramp is land rover parking only

Back to the OP
Well done @Cudhamdave

are you sure it is diff related could be anyone of the transmission components or tehir mountings..

AFter all it is a landrover ...they all makes some odd noises...

Cudhamdave said:

Thanks for input everyone. I managed to remove shafts and they don't look too bad although they are very slightly twisted at the diff end. Spline profiles look good but with very slight burring on splines where the twist is. I am just trying to eliminate the clunk that I get when dropping the clutch. Checked UJ's and A frame rubbers with crowbar which all look good. Maybe I have excessive slack in the diff? If that's the case can I fix this without a major diff rebuild?

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Could be one of several things, or several of them adding up to enough slack to make a noise.
Look for wear in the drive members themselves, look for wear in the A frame and rear suspension bushes, it could even be the clutch itself.
But it is always worth diagnosing the problem, rather than assuming it is the diff, and then finding out you have not cured the problem.
Try turning the propshaft with your hand, see how much backlash there is in the diff.

Turboman said:

Could be one of several things, or several of them adding up to enough slack to make a noise.
Look for wear in the drive members themselves, look for wear in the A frame and rear suspension bushes, it could even be the clutch itself.
But it is always worth diagnosing the problem, rather than assuming it is the diff, and then finding out you have not cured the problem.
Try turning the propshaft with your hand, see how much backlash there is in the diff.

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if all else fails get a mate or someone to lay next to landy as you lift clutch and drive away slowly etc, at least you should have an idea if it is front middle or back

Cavey_P38 said:

if all else fails get a mate or someone to lay next to landy as you lift clutch and drive away slowly etc, at least you should have an idea if it is front middle or back

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Might not be a bad idea, so long as you don't run over them!

Wear on the hub drive members is quite common on vehicles that age.

or let your mate or missus drive and u lay next to it....

If u you trust them..

Funny thing with TRUST...

Someone has to go first........

About 2 minutes 30 seconds into video, Mike give a hint to clunk.

Good old Mike on the money as ever, reckon my 90 might have a clunk on drive but have ignored it until it gets really bad, might have a look when i get the thing back on the road

If as you say the shafts have a twist at the diff end and some burring I would change them.
I checked my 90's ones the other day, 30 years old and hardly any wear and straight. She has done a lot of work including much towing but as I have had it most of that time it has had regular oil changes. Something many do not get when it comes to transmission items.