Halfshaft question
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Halfshaft question (pictures)
I broke down my halfshafts today and notice that on both ends the inboard side is beveled as if worn???? Hard to decribe, if you were holding the bare halfshaft and looking at the u-joint cup holes at the 3 & 9 o'clock position, both inboard areas at the top are cupped or beveled. Thanks. I might need pictures on this one.
[Modified by Mr D., 8:22 PM 11/30/2003]
[Modified by Mr D., 8:22 PM 11/30/2003]
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Re: Halfshaft question (Mr D.)
Look at the differential housing where the half shaft fits. If there is a corresponding mark the side yokes are worn off on the inside (common ). What happens is the yoke moves inward as it wears and then the half shaft hits the housing. There should be virtually no in-out play in the yokes. If there is you need to replace them.
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Re: Halfshaft question (Mr D.)
It does look like you have had some contact there, but that beveling is normal. I remember seeing that in all the u-joints I've changed out. :yesnod:
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Re: Halfshaft question (bluevetteman)
Look at the differential housing where the half shaft fits. If there is a corresponding mark the side yokes are worn off on the inside (common ). What happens is the yoke moves inward as it wears and then the half shaft hits the housing. There should be virtually no in-out play in the yokes. If there is you need to replace them.
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Re: Halfshaft question (Mr D.)
Looks ok from the picture I see. Do the joint caps press in snug and not fit too loose? I just had to fix a 1/2 shaft yesterday because the clip popped off the flange end. The clips should fit the flanges without a problem otherwise the flanges are bent. I tried to straigthen one but couldn't get a good fit on the clips. If you get good contact without binding you should be ok.
Gary
Gary
