Gogadget

Active Member

• Jun 13, 2015

• #1

Hi all
Have a strange noise when going along when going over 30 that I can here only when the back windows are down. Having a look under I felt some play side to side in one of the uj on the front part to the shaft to vcu. One direction is solid and the other has slight movement. There seems no movement when trying to twist it .. The noise is like a vibration but can't feel it in the cab only with windows open. Am I looking I the right direction. Had a brows in the forums but can't find the same kind of symptoms. Front wishbones and diff rubbers on the menu today lol .
Many thanks.

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Jun 13, 2015

• #2

If you are getting side to side play in one plane of the UJ then it's best to replace it. When you get the shaft off, you might well find the the other plane without play, is stiff instead.

 

Gogadget

Active Member

• Jun 13, 2015

• #3

Many thanks .. Are the uj available as replacement as have rang a couple of motor factors and they don't stock and told to contact or
Thanks

 

Gogadget

Active Member

• Jun 13, 2015

• #4

Found one on lr trade parts on the dreaded bay. Will give it go 😀

Part Number: TVC100000

 

Gogadget

Active Member

• Jun 13, 2015

• #5

Hi have got some moly bearing grease made by rocol would this be any good for packing uj or can you recommend one
Thanks

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Jun 13, 2015

• #6

Gogadget said:

Hi have got some moly bearing grease made by rocol would this be any good for packing uj or can you recommend one
Thanks

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Ordinary lithium grease is all that's needed for the UJ. Moly will work if that's what you have.

 

Alibro

Well-Known Member

• Jun 13, 2015

• #7

The biggest problem is getting the old one out. If you can hammer it far enough one direction they have a metal cap which comes off revealing the spindle bearings. Then you can hammer it the other way to get the centre part out.

 

Gogadget

Active Member

• Jun 13, 2015

• #8

Many thanks have ordered UJ will see how much thumping it takes to get out when it gets here.😀