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(Message started by: paulie20 on Aug 15^th, 2011, 5:29pm)

Title: N/Side drive shaft
Post by paulie20 on Aug 15^th, 2011, 5:29pm

Hi can anyone help me locating a n/side drive shaft for my 1998 Ultima estate, 2.3, I have tried all our local breakers yards to no avail. Noise is really bad now & don't wish to drive any more. Are the torx bolts really difficult to remove?
Any help would be much appreciated, I live in Cardiff.

MNany Thanks, Paul

Title: Re: N/Side drive shaft
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Aug 15^th, 2011, 9:09pm

If its making a regular clonking noise then you probably only need to change one or maybe two of the CV joints. Not too difficult a job. You will need to rotate the driveshaft to get at each of the 6 Torx bolts.
CV joints are available from about £20 each new - check on ebay [ search : scorpio cv joint ]
I've used s/h CV joints before with no problem - not on the Scorpio but on a Mk2 Granada.
Torx bolts can be tight - don't use cheap Torx bits as they will snap off and round out the heads of the bolts...which means you will probably need a hacksaw and a supply of blades. Clean out the recess of any dirt to ensure the Torx bit fits in deep and snugly. Soak them in WD-40 or similar the day before you do the job.
On my Sierra I had to use several extension bars and an impact tool to get a couple of them to shift...and I managed to break 3 or 4 Torx bits.

Also check for worn wheel bearings while you working in that area.

Title: Re: N/Side drive shaft
Post by martin_rowe on Aug 16^th, 2011, 8:46am

I have a shaft, complete with one new cv (fitted about 1 month befor car came off the road) £25 + p&p or can collect from Stoke-on-Trent.
Martin
07870389056

Title: Re: N/Side drive shaft
Post by paulie20 on Aug 17^th, 2011, 1:43pm

Dear Scorpio Mike,
Thank you so much for all the info on changing drive shaft, your prior knowledge has made me aware of any pitfalls before I undertake the job. I shall treat those bolts with great respect!
Many thanks
Paul

Title: Re: N/Side drive shaft
Post by Highlander on Aug 17^th, 2011, 1:48pm

on 08/15/11 at 21:09:09, Scorpio_Mike wrote:

Clean out the recess of any dirt to ensure the Torx bit fits in deep and snugly. Soak them in WD-40 or similar the day before you do the job.

I also like to get the bits in place then give them a knock with a hammer just to get them in that bit further...

A beautiful assistant on hand to work the handbrake while you are underneath turning the driveshafts is a big help ;)