Front propshaft issue

Hi guys

Bit of a numpty question but hopefully some one will be able to assist.

Replacing front prop shaft and having difficulty.

Rear coupling in place

Front coupling does not line up to the holes also the shaft does not move freely.

Any advice before I have a heart attack greatly appreciated

out of gear.... rotate propshaft

Are you replacing it with a like for like new propshaft?

Has anything been moved since you took the old one off?

Cheers

phasing different?

as above and jack one front wheel up

Propshaft off eBay
RAC removed snapped prop shaft so o could drive it.
Nothing moved other than driving it in diff lock

neilly said:

Has anything been moved since you took the old one off? Cheers

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ANDYCUK said:

RAC removed snapped prop shaft so o could drive it.

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not much then

ANDYCUK said:

Nothing moved other than driving it in diff lock

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thats why it wont rotate.... take it out of difflock

Thanks

You PUDDING

Did say it was a numpty question!!!!

ANDYCUK said:

Did say it was a numpty question!!!!

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Did you put it on the right way around..............?????

Cheers

Yep, as advised; jack up the front nearside wheel so that you can turn the coupling flange. Out of "diff lock". T-box in neutral so that you can turn the prop shaft. Chock the wheels on the opposite side for safety's sake, use an axle stand while you're at it. Prop shaft goes on with the double cardan joint (Hookes joint) to the T-box, single U/J to the axle, that is if it's a Disco 2.
Take the opportunity to properly grease the U/J, the sliding joint (remove the little grub screw and fit a grease nipple) and if fitted the double cardan joint before you fit the new shaft, it's a lot easier to do it off the vehicle.

Thank you Brian