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[nicola.021]

I require a new drivers side driveshaft but when I had a look under the car I found that the driveshaft passes through a part that has 3 bolts which in turn bolt onto the car. The bolts are missing and the part is moving about and making noise when driving. Was just wondering if anybody could help with the size of bolts needed to secure this properly??

 

[Adam.]

Not sure on the bolt size but that's a join in it and the bracket should be bolted to the back of the engine!

 

[nicola.021]

Thanks for the advice I thought it should be bolted there! So U say its a joint so will the new drive shaft I have bought just join here then?

 

[nicola.021]

Thanks for the advice I thought it should be bolted on there. So when I go to fit my new shaft will it just join the other end in that joint then

 

[Chip-mk1]

The new shaft has the hole lot on it, joint into the box, bearing that bolts to the block, and the shaft itself

 

[nicola.021]

Thanks! Is it a job for a mechanic or is it possible for me to do it myself??

 

[Chip-mk1]

Dont know your skillset, but its pretty easy TBH, 20 mins or so on the driveway with basic tools.

 

[nicola.021]

Excellent! Can U do it without taking the brake pads off or can U do it whilst they are still fixed?

 

[Chip-mk1]

No need to touch the pads.