hi there got myself a 2005 d22 navara in feb had a new engine put in 20k miles ago as apparently that year had a fualt on the engines that liked to send the pistons throught the bonnet or some such thing. as soon as i got it i took it green laning to see how it did and was very impressed i also whack the enduro bikes on the back when i go racing and laning . only problem im having at the moment is very bad vibrations at between 40 -60 mph that go away once i get over 60 ive got new tyre and rebalanced and done the tracking but its still there. after searching the forum it seems it may be the front props ?? but still cant find a walkthrough talk through how to take them out of check them to see if it is them .
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hi there got myself a 2005 d22 navara in feb had a new engine put in 20k miles ago as apparently that year had a fualt on the engines that liked to send the pistons throught the bonnet or some such thing. as soon as i got it i took it green laning to see how it did and was very impressed i also whack the enduro bikes on the back when i go racing and laning . only problem im having at the moment is very bad vibrations at between 40 -60 mph that go away once i get over 60 ive got new tyre and rebalanced and done the tracking but its still there. after searching the forum it seems it may be the front props ?? but still cant find a walkthrough talk through how to take them out of check them to see if it is them .
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Hi Steve, :welcome
The front propshaft is dead easy to remove, four nuts and bolts at the axle end and four at the gearbox and it'll come off. Before removing it, use paint, nail varnish or Tipex to mark the position of the flanges so when you rebuild it all goes back the way it was. It's worth making both sides of the universal joints as well should you have to rebuild one or both.
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The front propshaft is dead easy to remove, four nuts and bolts at the axle end and four at the gearbox and it'll come off. Before removing it, use paint, nail varnish or Tipex to mark the position of the flanges so when you rebuild it all goes back the way it was. It's worth making both sides of the universal joints as well should you have to rebuild one or both.
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brilliant thanks is the part in the picture the U joints that i am most likely to be causing the vibrations? how do i go about swapping ect if i do ?
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Yes, that is a worn universal joint. It should move smoothly in all directions with no side to side play. The dust is a tell-tale that it's worn out as well.
There are quite a few videos on Youtube that show you how to actually change the joint, it's worth watching a few. You can get new joints from Ebay, Milner 4x4 or KsInternational.
There are quite a few videos on Youtube that show you how to actually change the joint, it's worth watching a few. You can get new joints from Ebay, Milner 4x4 or KsInternational.
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cool thank for the help mate
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So after taking the shaft out the uj's are fine by the looks but the slider part (dont know the technical term) looks corroded and making it not sit straight is it a new prop shaft or can it be sort and is it safe to drive without the propshaft in for a month or so before i can afford a new on 
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I would fit a new one, https://www.ks-international.com/nissan ... front.html
you should be fine running around without one fitted, just don't embarrass yourself on wet grass :lol:
It would be appreciated if you were to update your location in your profile; viewtopic.php?f=38&t=99610
you should be fine running around without one fitted, just don't embarrass yourself on wet grass :lol:
It would be appreciated if you were to update your location in your profile; viewtopic.php?f=38&t=99610
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Lol yeah gunna get a new one just didn't know if it would be ok driving for a week or two with it out cheers for the link and yeah il update now
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Also what's the purpose of said slidey bit lol
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Also sorry for all the questions but do I need to get the new one balanced on the truck when I put it on ?? Just because I was wondering what the purpose of marking up where it came out?
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Good question about the joint, the sliding joint in the propshaft was designed to allow for suspension movement on the axle. Obviously the front axle on the Navara at this point does not move like the rear axle so there must enough movement to need it. :dunno
Don't bother trying to get the new shaft balanced, just make sure it goes on the same way as the old one the best you can. When re-using an original shaft it is good practice to mark up the shaft just in the off-chance it may be out of kilter.
Don't bother trying to get the new shaft balanced, just make sure it goes on the same way as the old one the best you can. When re-using an original shaft it is good practice to mark up the shaft just in the off-chance it may be out of kilter.
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Hello and welcome to the site :thumbright:
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Cheers thanks fellas for the warm welcome and answers. I ordered the one off the link you gave me. Hopefully come monday before i have to drive back to work tues morning. Think im going to get some freewheeling hubs aswell. Since they arent as exspensive as i thought they would be
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New prop installed and all good no vibrations whatsoever thanks for the help
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