Driveshaft removal

RPWC · 24th February 2017, 17:38

Is it possible to remove and replace without draining the gearbox?

COLVERT · 24th February 2017, 18:50

I think it can be but you would have to jack one side of the car up very high to stop the oil from running out.

Draining and re-filling the box is not as complicated as removing the drive shaft itself.

RPWC · 24th February 2017, 18:55

It's automatic though John so it is complicated.

Was wondering if it could be jacked up quite high, then shaft removed and a rag stuffed in the aperture to stop the oil running out.

COLVERT · 26th February 2017, 13:51

Or maybe a small plastic funnel ( tapered. ) With the small end plugged and held in place in the oil seal somehow.---

RPWC · 26th February 2017, 13:59

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Originally Posted by COLVERT

Or maybe a small plastic funnel ( tapered. ) With the small end plugged and held in place in the oil seal somehow.---

Turns out I was wrong John, it's not driveshaft, it's bottom ball joint.

kc13661 · 26th February 2017, 14:04

Not to hard of a task then Richard.....

RPWC · 26th February 2017, 14:12

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Originally Posted by kc13661

Not to hard of a task then Richard.....

No , unless the hub locating hole is worn too, in which case a replacement hub will be on the cards., check out my other thread. " is it engine mount"?

Jumper75 · 26th February 2017, 23:18

The inner tripod joint will just slide apart if you unclip the boot, just put something underneath to catch the 3 roller bearings if they drop out. The end can then stay in the gearbox.

RPWC · 27th February 2017, 06:46

Can a mod please close this thread now as it's irrelevant, I discovered the shaft is not the fault.

sworks · 27th February 2017, 18:05

Closed as requested

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27th February 2017, 06:46	#9
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	Can a mod please close this thread now as it's irrelevant, I discovered the shaft is not the fault. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

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24th February 2017, 18:50	#2
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	I think it can be but you would have to jack one side of the car up very high to stop the oil from running out. Draining and re-filling the box is not as complicated as removing the drive shaft itself.

26th February 2017, 13:51	#4
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	Or maybe a small plastic funnel ( tapered. ) With the small end plugged and held in place in the oil seal somehow.---

26th February 2017, 23:18	#8
Jumper75 Loves to post Rover 75 Connoisseur CDT Tourer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cardigan Posts: 358 Thanks: 6 Thanked 49 Times in 44 Posts	The inner tripod joint will just slide apart if you unclip the boot, just put something underneath to catch the 3 roller bearings if they drop out. The end can then stay in the gearbox.