wheee! Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share #25 Posted April 30, 2020 I placed the grease along the channel of each groove on the first smaller amount. Then I placed the larger amount directly below the retaining washer and circlip at the end of the grooves. Not in the boot area. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/61539-s30-half-shaft-disassembly-and-rebuild/?page=3#findComment-598430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETI4K Posted April 30, 2020 Share #26 Posted April 30, 2020 Is there any chance a PO replaced original balls with what he had on hand - maybe slightly larger? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/61539-s30-half-shaft-disassembly-and-rebuild/?page=3#findComment-598474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share #27 Posted April 30, 2020 You’re probably the first to open the half shafts... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/61539-s30-half-shaft-disassembly-and-rebuild/?page=3#findComment-598476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyZ Posted April 30, 2020 Share #28 Posted April 30, 2020 I cleaned everything up today; it all looked good. I'll reassemble tomorrow and give you an update. Thanks again. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/61539-s30-half-shaft-disassembly-and-rebuild/?page=3#findComment-598486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETI4K Posted May 1, 2020 Share #29 Posted May 1, 2020 Any chance you can measure the bearing diameter before reassembly? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/61539-s30-half-shaft-disassembly-and-rebuild/?page=3#findComment-598489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyZ Posted May 1, 2020 Share #30 Posted May 1, 2020 Will do...check back tomorrow. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/61539-s30-half-shaft-disassembly-and-rebuild/?page=3#findComment-598490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyZ Posted May 1, 2020 Share #31 Posted May 1, 2020 (edited) @ETI4K ball is 11mm and spacer is 10mm Edited May 1, 2020 by wadelester Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/61539-s30-half-shaft-disassembly-and-rebuild/?page=3#findComment-598549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETI4K Posted May 2, 2020 Share #32 Posted May 2, 2020 Perfect. I'll dig out one of mine tomorrow that I'd already started tearing down and measure for comparison. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/61539-s30-half-shaft-disassembly-and-rebuild/?page=3#findComment-598582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyZ Posted May 2, 2020 Share #33 Posted May 2, 2020 I put it back together again today. It moves now, but I wouldn't say it's smooth. I'll put it in and see what happens. I'll flip the other one as well. Thanks guys. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/61539-s30-half-shaft-disassembly-and-rebuild/?page=3#findComment-598590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETI4K Posted May 3, 2020 Share #34 Posted May 3, 2020 So much for plans to measure the bearing diameter. I could not (cannot) break down the half shaft bc the u-joint won't cooperate. Left it overnight with WD to soak and kept about 10(?) tons of force applied. This morning - cups still will not move. Can anyone confirm the flange is forged? Really looking forward to NOT breaking it. Yep, retaining clips are off both cups, and the socket is large enough. I shall press on ? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/61539-s30-half-shaft-disassembly-and-rebuild/?page=3#findComment-598691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share #35 Posted May 3, 2020 Get aggressive.... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/61539-s30-half-shaft-disassembly-and-rebuild/?page=3#findComment-598696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyZ Posted May 3, 2020 Share #36 Posted May 3, 2020 @ETI4K When I did mine, I ended up pressing the joint right through the bottom cup. I agree with @wheee! ... get aggressive . 2 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/61539-s30-half-shaft-disassembly-and-rebuild/?page=3#findComment-598698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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