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« on: August 26, 2017, 02:39:12 PM » |
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So I am changing a rear tire within the next month or two and I plan on doing a complete final drive service...O-rings, seals, thrust washer, Moly paste, Moly grease, check the bearings, on and on. I plan on removing the drive shaft to service it and my question is; Is there any particular reason to remove the u-joint for servicing? I have 30K on my Tourer with no odd noises or vibrations. The second part of the question is; If I need to remove the u-joint, exactly what does the service entail?
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« Last Edit: August 26, 2017, 02:41:49 PM by Harryc »
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98valk
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« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2017, 02:48:31 PM » |
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re-grease u-joint splines with moly-grease.
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Firefighter
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« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2017, 02:59:55 PM » |
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I always remove mine just to check it and grease the output shaft and grease the drive shaft where it inserts into the u-joint. One time I had a loose (bad) u-joint and did not know it. I could feel the looseness without a vise, just with my hands.
Once the pumpkin and drive shaft are removed, take the chrome cover and rear brake master cylinder off and let hang, leave the brake line connected, then you can reach the u-joint boot which just slips back along with the u-joint. The u-joint and boot can be worked out. The fun begins at the point where you install the u-joint and boot, but it can be done, many here like to replace the boot also. Take note as they go one direction.
Many of us here do this every ten thousand or so, so we can help if you need.
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Harryc
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« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2017, 03:05:16 PM » |
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One time I had a loose (bad) u-joint and did not know it. I could feel the looseness without a vise, just with my hands.
Thanks for the advice. Lets say I can't feel any u-joint slop by hand. How do you check it in a vise? |
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Firefighter
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« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2017, 03:46:42 PM » |
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Many here have said they clamp half the u-joint in a vise then use large pliers to try and find slop in the joint. Doesn't take but a few minutes to get the u-joint out, but usually takes me 10 to to 30 minutes to get the rubber boot back in place.
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2013 Honda Spirit 750
2002 Honda Rebel 250
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« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2017, 06:53:54 PM » |
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I guess I'm in the minority here. But I see no need to remove a u-joint with only 30k and no vibrations. By all means remove the driveshaft and clean and grease the pinion. That frigging boot is pain to get back on properly. I wouldn't.
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2017, 06:58:00 PM » |
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I guess I'm in the minority here. But I see no need to remove a u-joint with only 30k and no vibrations. By all means remove the driveshaft and clean and grease the pinion. That frigging boot is pain to get back on properly. I wouldn't.
I agree 100% no vibration, low miles, leave the u joint alone but make sure the boot is secure at both ends. |
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Harryc
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« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2017, 04:48:21 AM » |
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To all, thanks for the advice. I now have a good plan for this service.
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« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2017, 01:48:29 PM » |
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