Toby S Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 MOT passed, but a couple of advisories including a deteriorated NS driveshaft gaiter.Took a quick look this afternoon, and one of them (hub end) does look a bit naff.I assume its hub, brake calliper etc off and then pull the draft shaft through (wished I'd noticed them 12 months ago when I changed the rear wheel bearings), however, changing the gaiter itself - can't readily see how you would get the the old gaiter off and new one on - do you have to split the joint to change the gaiter ? Any special tools required ?Secondly - should I have been greasing the drive shaft joints regularly ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 The joint is usually removed to replace the gaiter.Kits do exist with a big cone that allows you to replace the gaiter without having to remove the joint. I have never used one, but others may have, and will be able to provide feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby S Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 Cheers CageyHAny special tools needed or tips in splitting the joint, or is it all pretty obvious stuff - Are there any bearings or other stuff down there that I should look to replace whilst I've got the shafts off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 There is a tripode bearing on each end of the central shaft bit. It is simply held on the shaft by a circlip. Remove the circlip and slide the bearing off the splined shaft. Very easy. Photo follows in a moment. The black sticky grease is horrible ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Toby S Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 Blimey - that's not what I was expecting !!Looks pretty straight forward though - thanks for the heads up SM25TRegards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Is that after the ‘can’ has been cut off? (Sierra diff / drive shafts).I found one of the German car parts sites (Autodoc IIRC) had stock of the cans/boots at a reasonable price. I’ve used them for Porsche parts and very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 My car is 2003. That 3 leg bearing runs in a metal can with 3 grooves in it. There is a spring and cup in the middle of the can that the end of the shaft sits against. The metal clamp band is all that holds the assembly together. Make sure the spring and cup is in contact with the bearing as you fit the shaft back on to the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 On mine, someone had used a plastic cable tie instead of a metal locking ring around the gaiter and a lot of grease had escaped. All three roller bearings disintegrated very suddenly on a sharp turn at traffic lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 If you use the metal straps, you will need the tools used to fit them. Silverline do one that works, and is not expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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