Front Drive Shaft Update

[Ex-defender driver]

That is for a JK you need the one for the JL or JT.

Ahhh thanks

 

[Ex-defender driver]

Hi is this one. I’m thinking of getting a replacement to keep on board for travels.View attachment 7897088

Exactly what I'm gonna do. Im just installing Nimbus Shocks with the smallest lift. Think it would be good insurance to have a spare CV.

 

[Commodore]

We need a good DIY video on replacing a Rzeppa on our front driveshaft. I'm told that on the factory one you have to take an angle grinder to the backside plate to get to the retaining clip. If that is the case it might be worth replacing them early so if you have to do it on a trail then you won't have to grind the factory one off.

 

[Ex-defender driver]

We need a good DIY video on replacing a Rzeppa on our front driveshaft. I'm told that on the factory one you have to take an angle grinder to the backside plate to get to the retaining clip. If that is the case it might be worth replacing them early so if you have to do it on a trail then you won't have to grind the factory one off.

Interesting - don't tend to carry an angle grinder into the desert when I go.... Might be worth replacing it before like you say.

 

[Dokatd]

Interesting - don't tend to carry an angle grinder into the desert when I go.... Might be worth replacing it before like you say.

This has been my recommendation. Replacing the joint is super easy once you change from the factory joint.

A video would certainly help I'm sure, but it's super easy.

• secure truck from rolling
• Remove bolts on differential side joint
• Remove bolts on T-case side joint
This is easier if you have the diff side loose first.
• Remove entire shaft from truck
• Use a grinder with a cut off disc to cut back housing off joint you are replacing. Cut as low on the dome as you can and just break through the housing. Don't plunge the cut off disc deeper than thickness of the steel so you don't cut into the c-clip or shaft splines. You have a lot of play here so don't be scared.
• with the back cover removed use a set of C-clip pliers to remove the C-clip.
• Tap the end of the splined shaft with a large punch and hammer while securing the joint
• the stock joint should come off with a few fairly brisk taps
• Remove the remnants of the stock joints failed boot
• apply light grease to the splines and shaft
• slip new joint and boot onto the shaft
• install the C-clip using proper pliers
• Grease new joint using all the grease that came in the kit. No significant amount of grease should remain in the tube
• Place new joint back cover on with gasket if supplied
• Reinstall shaft in reverse order
• Once shaft is installed adjust boot collar so it has as little stress as possible. You may feel a bulge in the top of the boot at the T-case. Try to make this bulge as small as possible.
• Install boot clamp. It's best to tighten the clamp only enough to retain the clamp and boot. This allows the boot to adjust itself a bit.

Now drive and have fun again. Next time you won't have to cut the backing plate off.

 

[Ex-defender driver]

This has been my recommendation. Replacing the joint is super easy once you change from the factory joint.

A video would certainly help I'm sure, but it's super easy.

• secure truck from rolling
• Remove bolts on differential side joint
• Remove bolts on T-case side joint
This is easier if you have the diff side loose first.
• Remove entire shaft from truck
• Use a grinder with a cut off disc to cut back housing off joint you are replacing. Cut as low on the dome as you can and just break through the housing. Don't plunge the cut off disc deeper than thickness of the steel so you don't cut into the c-clip or shaft splines. You have a lot of play here so don't be scared.
• with the back cover removed use a set of C-clip pliers to remove the C-clip.
• Tap the end of the splined shaft with a large punch and hammer while securing the joint
• the stock joint should come off with a few fairly brisk taps
• Remove the remnants of the stock joints failed boot
• apply light grease to the splines and shaft
• slip new joint and boot onto the shaft
• install the C-clip using proper pliers
• Grease new joint using all the grease that came in the kit. No significant amount of grease should remain in the tube
• Place new joint back cover on with gasket if supplied
• Reinstall shaft in reverse order
• Once shaft is installed adjust boot collar so it has as little stress as possible. You may feel a bulge in the top of the boot at the T-case. Try to make this bulge as small as possible.
• Install boot clamp. It's best to tighten the clamp only enough to retain the clamp and boot. This allows the boot to adjust itself a bit.

Now drive and have fun again. Next time you won't have to cut the backing plate off.

Thank you. That's super helpful. Got to say I love this forum and its knowledgable members. Amazing resource !