who of you is checking the U joint before buying a car? Ok it is almost impossible as you do not reach them, but be sure, it is a nasty job to do it and while I have everything apart, I decided to replace all U joints at the car. Too often, previous owners did not grease all the bearings. So the probability of having corroded surfaces is given.
Complete half shaftHalft shaft n the sunOnthis hub you see the later water deflector. Which on the other side was missing. So one was replaced.Half shaft prior to cleaning and disassemblyFound two different hub carriers, which one is correct?
When did the model change?
Count the shimms on each side to ease the pre adjustment when fitting back
Nasty job to get the cups out, but you have to do it.Corroded surfaceWho is checking these before you buy a car ?!Prop shaft after disassembly
Prop shaft, after blasting
Yokes, thoroughly cleanedAll parts cleanedall …..Prop shaft endProp shaft other sideHalf shaft with prop shaft endProp shaft 2+2 item no. C24824original boltoriginal nut
Prior to powder coatingRight after powder coatinga pleasure to work with
Right after powder coating
original bolt after restorationRadius armRadius arm after cleaningRestored radius arms prior to new bushes installationThe arm are powder coated and had to be cleanedIRS cage after powder coating
IRS cage after powder coatingIRS cage after powder coatingWish boneBoth wish bones ofter glas blasting, Looks like chicken doesn’t it?