Drive shaft question?

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wizard124
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Your car is a: 1980 124 spider FI
Location: Sheridan, WY exSan Rafael, CA

Drive shaft question?

Post by wizard124 »

I received my parts from Auto Ricambi. Thanks for the in stock supply and quick shipping!

I got around to installing the bearing pillow block, and yoke to the front drive shaft sections. I drove the bearing, washers, and yoke on with a socket and a hammer until I couldn't feel them move any further. It is impossible to see if the parts are fully seated or not. I believe they are.
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There is about 6mm of yoke that is extended out beyond the end of the spline. I didn't notice this during the dismantle. Is this typical? Anyone else encounter this?
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Looking for verification before proceeding any further. :?
Thanks,
Warren
rodman

Re: Drive shaft question?

Post by rodman »

Clips look seated just fine, but the nut on and tighten it up....
vandor
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Your car is a: 1971 124 Spider
Location: Texas, USA

Re: Drive shaft question?

Post by vandor »

What he said.

Be sure the pillow block is oriented the same way as the one that came off.
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