VTR Drivers Side Driveshaft

  1. Newbie Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 9
    #1
    Hey guys - how the hell do you remove the driveshaft from the drivers side on a 52 plate (2002) VTR? I've disconnected it from the hub and it's just hanging there but the bastard won't come out of the box. I've heard there are 3 connector pins somewhere? Everyone I ask says something different and I'm getting close to punching my wife.

    Any help appreciated.
  2. Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Surrey/New Zealand Posts: 715 205 GTaiii 1.9, 4.0 litre six pot Ford saloon :S
    #2
    Wrong section really mate, but - have you tried undoing the intermediate shaft housing? I think there are two bolts which attach it to the chassis. Also, try and support the shaft at the hub, otherwise you may damage the CV boot.
  3. Newbie Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 9
    #3
    My bad - if a mod could move the thread I'd appreciate it. Once again the frustration results in making a tit of myself. Haven't tried that yet - the problem is that I got a new shaft (complete) from UniPart and it's apparently longer than I need. A mate of mine suggested the same as you but I'm not sure I want to start taking this thing apart incase I do something wrong. I'm pretty sure to undo the shaft housing I need to cut off one of the rubber boots?
  4. Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Surrey/New Zealand Posts: 715 205 GTaiii 1.9, 4.0 litre six pot Ford saloon :S
    #4
    No mate, the two shafts on the car are different lengths yes? One is straight from the g.box to the hub (passenger side) and the other longer one has an ajoining box in the middle. This is the intermediate bearing housing or a similar name. The shaft wont come out because this housing is bolted to the car and keeps the intermediate part stay in place.. IIRC!
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Verwood Posts: 5217 53 Renault Clio 1.2 16v
    #5
    If you become a premium member there is a guide on how to change your driveshafts.

    Cheers
  6. Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Surrey/New Zealand Posts: 715 205 GTaiii 1.9, 4.0 litre six pot Ford saloon :S
    #6
    Haynes manual is cheaper
  7. L-plater Joined: Oct 2008 Blackwood Posts: 35 nothing.....
    #7
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Smo View Post
    Hey guys - how the hell do you remove the driveshaft from the drivers side on a 52 plate (2002) VTR? I've disconnected it from the hub and it's just hanging there but the bastard won't come out of the box. I've heard there are 3 connector pins somewhere? Everyone I ask says something different and I'm getting close to punching my wife.

    Any help appreciated.
    yes three 10mm bolts on the cup