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RE: U-Joint Cap Rotating

To: "TR Mailing List" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: U-Joint Cap Rotating
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 08:22:26 -0700
> Before installing the u-joints in the rear axle shafts on my TR4A, I
> took a Dremel tool sanding bit and ran it through the yokes to clean up
> where the u-joint caps would fit through.  After installing the
> u-joints, I noticed that some of the caps tend to rotate inside the
> yoke, instead of remaining stationary.  Is this a case of a little too
> much polishing or do I have a bigger problem?

I'd say both !  The caps have to not turn in the yoke ... you'll have to either
replace the yokes or use Loctite to keep the caps from turning.  Don't know the
number offhand, but they make a "circular parts mount" product for this purpose.

Randall




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