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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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I have a 93 Ruby Red and there is a clank sometimes when I shift into reverse. I have changed the u-joints on the half shafts, but I suspect the ones on the drive shaft. Has anyone changed the drive shaft u-joints? is it a big deal?
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I have. It is not a big deal but, it is tight, due to Cbeam and tunnel clearance issues. However, for me it was easier than the half shaft u-joints.

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did you have to drop the exhaust??
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Yes drop the exhaust for the driveshaft

For the halfshafts:
http://personal.tmlp.com/scorp/vette/images/ujoints/
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Originally Posted by 93Polo
Yes drop the exhaust for the driveshaft

For the halfshafts:
http://personal.tmlp.com/scorp/vette/images/ujoints/
Yep, I have a Vert with an A4 and it seems like I have to drop the Xframe and exhaust for everything but an oil change
Great link however, I don't pull the camber bolt when I pull my half shafts I remove the bolts from the bottom of the batwing instead, so that I don't screw with the rear end alignment.

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