Drive shafts

[DaveyB]

Hi can anyone tell me how to check the joints are ok on the Sierra drive shafts, I purchased some recently and when having my car moted recently the guy said he would give them the once over and fit new gators but it seems to be taking a very long Time for him to get round to it might just get them back and do myself any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Daveyb

[DRCorsa]

Watch these 2 videos, very helpful!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsytyVzokBg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOma2BMhrzc

I hope also this thread will be helpful for you too: http://www.haynes.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=7608
Some time ago i was off rebuilding my CV joints and came after the problem of positioning them correctly. Remember that "star" end goes towards the wheel end.

[DaveyB]

Thanks that's a great help.
Daveyb

[alga]

At least the Sierra push-in driveshaft CV joints are a tri-fork design, without the balls, and without the mechanical puzzle quality when taking apart and putting back together. But there's one thing to note: the shop manual tells you to cut through the steel cup that the joint is encased in, but the chances of finding a replacement cup are close to zero. So, carefully price it open with a screwdriver and close it with a hammer when assembling.