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Djmdaniel

Member Since: 16 Jun 2023
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 12

some up and down/side to side play Front prop shaft

Hi, i have some up and down/side to side play where the front prop shaft meets the gearbox is this normal and would it make my steering wobble around 50 to 60 mph? It’s a defender 90 2002 thank you

27th Sep 2023 5:56pm

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

Yes if there is play in the UJ of your propshaft then it could produce a vibration at certain speeds.

The first step is to take the propshaft off (9/16" spanners are best) and check the PJs for play. It is also worth checking that the balancing weight has not fallen off.

If it is not the propshafts then check for play in the flange bearings. Also your wheel bearings. When were your wheels last balanced? Could one wheel of lost a weight?

Do you have a suspension lift on the Defender?

27th Sep 2023 7:10pm

Retroanaconda

Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2647

A small amount of play in the front propshaft output flange is normal, because it is on a roller ball bearing.

Steering wobble is not caused by propshaft issues, they cause vibrations or squeaks, or both.

27th Sep 2023 8:19pm

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