I'm in the midst of reassembling my E36 after doing heavy upgrades to the rear suspension (Konis, new bushings everywhere, springs, plates, etc.). While I was replacing the center bearing on the drive shaft I thought I should check the UJoints.
When I move them thru the full range of motion, it is *noticeably* easier to move them in the what I would call the operating range, where they rotate slightly as the drive shaft rotates. There is NO loose play at all in any direction, just easier motion. Has anyone noticed this on their car?
Bentley calls out .006 inch (six thousandths) maximum play. That is not much, but still should be noticeable as a slight sloppy movement. I am thinking that what I feel has more to do with bearing polish and maybe thicker lube on the bearings outside of the normal play area.
My gut feeling is that it's OK and I will just move on with the reinstall.
Thoughts?
When I move them thru the full range of motion, it is *noticeably* easier to move them in the what I would call the operating range, where they rotate slightly as the drive shaft rotates. There is NO loose play at all in any direction, just easier motion. Has anyone noticed this on their car?
Bentley calls out .006 inch (six thousandths) maximum play. That is not much, but still should be noticeable as a slight sloppy movement. I am thinking that what I feel has more to do with bearing polish and maybe thicker lube on the bearings outside of the normal play area.
My gut feeling is that it's OK and I will just move on with the reinstall.
Thoughts?
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