Mylesofsmyles
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I didn't...just sent it.
I know what I purchased and damaged last night was correct, though my methods need some improving
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7/9xx Drive Shaft Center Support Bushing
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I know what I purchased and damaged last night was correct, though my methods need some improving
ZVOLV
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At 9:50 he heats the bushing in hot water and cools the propshaft, then just slides the center support on.
At 9:50 he heats the bushing in hot water and cools the propshaft, then just slides the center support on.
Mylesofsmyles
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- Jan 18, 2010
I wanted to update you, ZVOLV, as you asked me to document the process with photos. I got carried away in the process and failed at photos.
After my first failed attempt, my second bout was with a pre-assembled bearing/bushing. I didn't riddle with heat/freezing, to assist. Instead, a light coat of lithium grease, and pushed the bearing on with a large socket. it was a 1-1/16" diameter socket.
My struggle initially, with pressing the bearing on the shaft was due to me trying to use a PCV pipe as the drift. It was just a bit to large diameter for the bearing, and when it slipped, it failed. I'll reserve the PCV for engine seals, as that's why I have it.
The 1-1/16" socket was perfect, and I had the bearing installed in no time.
The washer/dust shields that came with the new bearing/bushing assembly were different from the original Volvo units, and weren't intuitive for me do determine side and orientation. I reused the original Volvo units, as they were plenty healthy.
When I disassembled the car for the first attempt, it was clear the old bushing was blown out, and it was the cause of my driveline clunk. I haven't driven the car but out of the garage since, but it already sounds and feels better.
After my first failed attempt, my second bout was with a pre-assembled bearing/bushing. I didn't riddle with heat/freezing, to assist. Instead, a light coat of lithium grease, and pushed the bearing on with a large socket. it was a 1-1/16" diameter socket.
My struggle initially, with pressing the bearing on the shaft was due to me trying to use a PCV pipe as the drift. It was just a bit to large diameter for the bearing, and when it slipped, it failed. I'll reserve the PCV for engine seals, as that's why I have it.
The 1-1/16" socket was perfect, and I had the bearing installed in no time.
The washer/dust shields that came with the new bearing/bushing assembly were different from the original Volvo units, and weren't intuitive for me do determine side and orientation. I reused the original Volvo units, as they were plenty healthy.
When I disassembled the car for the first attempt, it was clear the old bushing was blown out, and it was the cause of my driveline clunk. I haven't driven the car but out of the garage since, but it already sounds and feels better.