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E53 front drive shaft

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Lincssailer
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E53 front drive shaft

Post by Lincssailer » Sat May 30, 2020 12:36 pm

The passenger side wheel bearing went so I replaced it, then the UV joint went on the same side almost straight away, I fitted a new one and it seems the shaft will not lock.in to the diff, it just slides in and out, any ideas please

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Re: E53 front drive shaft

Post by IanP » Sun May 31, 2020 11:09 am

I seem to remember mine needed a good thump to get the shaft in far enough to engage the snap ring

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Re: E53 front drive shaft

Post by Lincspoacher » Fri Jun 05, 2020 5:54 pm

Thanks now sorted i think i was afraid to hit it hard enough

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