Station House

Well-Known Member

• Mar 25, 2011

• #1

Hi

Defender 90 1994 300 Tdi

Read loads of threads about propshaft UJs - mine seem pretty solid.

Have a little movement (about 1 - 2mm in all directions) on what I think is called the rear flange?

Have arrowed in in attached photo.


Not overly noisy when driving but the occassional clonk when pulling away.

How much movement is 'OK', and if too much, what's invovled in sorting please

By the way I know nothing about props and diffs, so child language replies would be helpful

 

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jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Mar 25, 2011

• #2

rotational movement 1-2 mm isnt bad end float brgs worn out,diff wear which is usualy pinion brgs especially the one nearest flange in picture is commonly the cause of noise on over run ,worth removing each prop in turn and driving in diff lock to be sure , you could relace brgs yourself with some advice or get recon or good used,disco 3 bolt flange can be swapped to fit your truck

 

Station House

Well-Known Member

• Mar 25, 2011

• #3

Cheers James

Will add it to my list of things to take apart one weekend!

 

coolkrio

New Member

• Mar 25, 2011

• #4

clonk when pulling away could well be your A frame ball joint is knackered.

 

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lynall

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Full Member

• Mar 26, 2011

• #5

Them bolts look like they will be fun to remove!


Lynall

 

Station House

Well-Known Member

• Mar 26, 2011

• #6

Aren't they all Lynall?!?

Penetrating fluid and angle grinder on standby