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Jim Townsend · ** Joined: 19 Nov 2004 Posts: 51 Location: Surrey

HELP I need to replace the rear universal joint the one at the rear axle end of prop shaft had a look bearings measure 29mm but there appears to be no circlips to hold the bearings in,
Wondering if it was a factory unit complete with prop shaft?
Any ideas where best to get replacement?
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Jim

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Jim Townsend · ** Joined: 19 Nov 2004 Posts: 51 Location: Surrey

Unfortunately in this area Surrey, they just don't want to know,
Myself and a retired mechanic mate of mine decided to tackle it but puzzled by the fact that there appears to be .no circlips holding the bearings,
Jim

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Jim Townsend · ** Joined: 19 Nov 2004 Posts: 51 Location: Surrey

Ah thanks that looks promising will contact Rough Trax with chassis numbe and details tommorow many thanks
Jim

andy · Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2023 11:26 Post subject:

Try https://felbridge.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/autoprop-16823899.html
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Jim Townsend · ** Joined: 19 Nov 2004 Posts: 51 Location: Surrey

Thanks, I am in Woking area,
I have acess to a lift, and retired mechanic (who I originally bought the car from 21 years ago!)
So if can get the right replacement part can sort it between us,
Old farts Prop service?!!

Jim Townsend · ** Joined: 19 Nov 2004 Posts: 51 Location: Surrey

Thanks I have access to a lift and retired mechanic so if can get the correct part will tackle it between us

Wildmutt · Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 0:08 Post subject:

Hi . Dont know if you have sorted this but the prop joints all have inboard circlips. If you clean off the grease you will see the lip on the inside face of the swivelyoke. I used a pin punch to remove them ,then press out the swivel with a vice and a couple of sockets. Mark the prop before taking it apart to put it back and retain the balancing.
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DaveWall · Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 15:14 Post subject:

Yes inside the yokes.

These clips often known as C clip not a Circlip (you dont actually use Circlip Pliers to remove/fit them (Although can work LoL)

Don't confuse with an E clip which also looks like a Circlip but kinda longer ends and internal only... LoL

Jim Townsend · ** Joined: 19 Nov 2004 Posts: 51 Location: Surrey

Thank for all your help, the UJoint all sorted Rough Trax were bang on with part needed,
Friend of mine retired mechanic of the old school!! Did it with very little help from me
So at least I know its not going to fail on me
Jim