Cabrio/Sierra driveshaft cv joint

[dogoncrazy]

I have some play in the cv joints[bolt on disc brake type] but how much is too much? Any recommendations on who to get replacements from?

[Mike]

Re: Cabrio/Sierra driveshaft cv joint

I have some play in the cv joints[bolt on disc brake type] but how much is too much? Any recommendations on who to get replacements from?

Hi Alan

I have no idea about acceptable tolerances/play, but if you decide to buy new ones, try John at Kit-fit. He supplies decent quality brands, and at very good prices.

Mike

[scott h]

Re: Cabrio/Sierra driveshaft cv joint

I got mine from Ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-SIERR...item20bb00e3e3
Your local motor factor should stock them too.
Be warned it's a very messy job, that grease seems to get everywhere!

[greyV8pete]

Re: Cabrio/Sierra driveshaft cv joint

I bought 4 of these about a year ago but ran out of "round tuits" so it's another job to definitely do this winter! Peter

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SIERRA-ESCORT-COSWORTH-4X4-REAR-DRIVESHAFT-CV-JOINT-100MM-NEW-/140757042729?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20c5c60629

Check the diameter of your drive shafts and also count / check the number of splines as they do vary. Peter.

[dogoncrazy]

Re: Cabrio/Sierra driveshaft cv joint

Thanks Guys, will remove and check splines /dimensions

[greyV8pete]

Re: Cabrio/Sierra driveshaft cv joint

There are also different diameters of flanges. Mine were 100mm. BTW when you change them get rid of the horrid Torx dome headed securing screws as they are very shallow and easily chewed up. My kit came with replacement socket head cap screws which have a much deeper recess for the hex head tool. You can buy these seperately if needed but they must be high tensile steel. Peter.