D2 front drive shaft problem?

I have posted before about a sound that is like that that has been described on this site many times before for front cardon joint failure...that I suppose is one drawback of forums is you cannot hear the sound and rely on descriptions. Mine finally became constant and louder and it is now clear that mine is the front passenger side CV making chirping sounds on take off...to complicate matters the left Cat is rattling....my front Cardon is sweet for now. Perhaps my cut off a/c drains are a significant part of that...I have done heaps of sand work and plenty of mud and water work...some dust (but nothing like outback touring dust in terms of volume and insidiousness). Its all good honest fun:D

Cheers

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Originally Posted by YORKIE

mcdisco, thanks. manifold studs were only replaced (redrilled 10mm aswell) about 5k ago.
problem is i dont have cdl so no chance to remove and continue motion:o
will be making some calls tomorrow.
cheers
yorkie

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You sure? You should have the internals and the spigot nut thing. You only need a 10mm spanner to activate it.

Angus

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Originally Posted by McDisco

You sure? You should have the internals and the spigot nut thing. You only need a 10mm spanner to activate it.

Angus

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quite sure, 08/01 model, no internals.....now if anyone has any they don't use :p
is there a visable sign of dc issues, other than mine and pictures of failed ones on here i have no other reference?

The chirping sounds upon acceleration, free play in the joint (grab each knuckle and give it a twist) and check whether the bearing caps have popped off or not.

Angus

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Originally Posted by Bundalene

I replaced the pair of non greasable unis with greasable ones at about 100,000kms (under $18 per uni). We now have 245,000kms on our disco - still the same unis. They get greased about every 10,000kms or after heaps of wet weather or wading.

Erich.............touch wood;)

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I've been quoted around $30 ea up here,,,

what part number were the UJ's?

I had the Unis changed to Greasable as preventative maintenance at 80k. Then at about 85K the centre bearing went with a rumble and a vibration. $650 for a whole new shaft because at the time I was advised you couldn't rebuild the centre bearing. WRONG, Anyway number two was out of whack so number three went in and no probs so far. Moderate off road, lots of hammering it in sand and dirt roads. Nothing extreme. 01 V8 with 2" lift and at the time 265/70/16 tyres.

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Originally Posted by Maggot4x4

Has anyone put a normal non D/C shaft in it? I don't see the need for the D/C really.

My Rangie shaft is on a much bigger angle than my D2 shaft.

Have not had a good look at the D2 so happy to be corrected.

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Anyone?

well i must thank this site once again for making me aware of possible issues.
the chirping has been getting worse since first noticed (700km ago:angel:) and now showing exactly what is wrong.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...009/04/783.jpg
hats off to bundelene who will be providing a replacement and for now the disco is grounded.
cheers
yorkie :(

Hi Yorkie,

I forgot to ask - V8 or TD5, I have both.

I don't know what the technical difference is but the tailshafts have a different protection boot over the sliding joint.

Physically they both measure up same.

Ckeers, Erich

td5 please :)
thanks