double cardan joint??

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bowyer2002

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My double cardan joint started making a chirping sound, so greased all the U-joints and the cardan but at 150K miles, can I replace or rebuild it?
Sme sites say yes (for Jeeps - that is where google took me) other toyota sites say it is not rebuildable.
Who is correct?
Thanks!
 
bowyer2002 said:
My double cardan joint started making a chirping sound, so greased all the U-joints and the cardan but at 150K miles, can I replace or rebuild it?
Sme sites say yes (for Jeeps - that is where google took me) other toyota sites say it is not rebuildable.
Who is correct?
Thanks!
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I think finding the parts is usually the hardest thing.......contact Cdan maybe?

Found a teardown thread on yotatech....
Double Cardan U-joint Teardown '02 Tacoma - YotaTech Forums

EDIT: Doing more reading it looked like the older double cardan's are the ones that are hard to get parts for.....I'd be interested to know what you find out. :cheers:
 
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thanks for the link!
It still looks like a 'rebuild' is a PITA!
I'll call c-dan if necessary and if my regreasing hasn't stopped my squeeking.
a test drive will confirm how i proceed, i'll post up my findings.
 
40 mile test drive confirmed that I'll not be rebuilding the joint at this time.:D
I will be calling cdan about the parts and cost/availability as I don't want a driveshaft failure!
We all know that PM in the garage at home is better than fixing on the highway!:cheers:
 
bowyer2002 said:
40 mile test drive confirmed that I'll not be rebuilding the joint at this time.:D
I will be calling cdan about the parts and cost/availability as I don't want a driveshaft failure!
We all know that PM in the garage at home is better than fixing on the highway!:cheers:
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That is good to hear.....

Lubing is definitely better than rebuilding. :cheers:
 
I PM'd Cruiser Dan - this is what I found out:

ME - I had my double cardan joint start chirping this weekend for about 10 miles until I could get it home. There I greased the u-joints and the DC.

Is this something that I need to replace or rebuild or just keep greased?

If maintainable, rebuild or replace, how much are parts?

CRUISER DAN - The joint is not serviced, only a complete drive shaft.

ME- The greasing stopped the chirping noise, and the u-joints have no play in them so I considered leaving well enough alone - unless you suggested something else.

CRUISER DAN - A rear shaft assembly lists for $1,532.22 and your cost would be $1,225.78 plus the ride. I do not know of any alternative repair methods if the CV has issues.

D-

ME - I'll be leaving this driveshaft alone until it fails - thanks again to CRUISER DAN! :beer:
 
Take it to a reputable drive shaft shop and ask them to put new U-joints in it. Ask them to use Japanese made U-joints. Make them order them from their supply house in California if they need to. I use a local shop for all my driveshaft work and they frequently need to order in stuff- but I've had them completely rebuild the CV joint on my goofy 45*, long spline rear shaft.
 
bowyer2002 said:
My double cardan joint started making a chirping sound, so greased all the U-joints and the cardan but at 150K miles, can I replace or rebuild it?
Sme sites say yes (for Jeeps - that is where google took me) other toyota sites say it is not rebuildable.
Who is correct?
Thanks!
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I completely rebuilt mine. Your parts will be different but the process should be the same. https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/156646-toyota-cv-double-cardan-joints-rebuildable.html
 
I will still wait until failure (or warmer weather) to do the DC and U-joints.
Thanks for the link!
 
Like stated above according to Toyota they aren't serviceable but it can obviously be done. I had my driveshaft shop rebuild one (01 Runner) with whatever parts that they found for about $200. I also just replaced another completely dead rear shaft on a 02 4-Runner with a 90K mile junk yard unit for $170 shipped.
 
raydouble said:
dizzamn :lol:

Edit: @ the price of the new propeller shaft that is......
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x2, am I reading that right.. :confused: its $1200+ for a driveshaft? Thats crazy...
 
Jomama - the $1200 is correct and you are correct, that is STUPID $ for an OEM driveshaft.
 
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