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bama · 07-16-2006, 10:14 AM

I have 02 disco, i have a strong vibration from 42 to 50 mph. Just mounted and balanced 4 new nitto grappler and they are not the issue what can i do
thanks guys, also anyone versed in any kind of special up keed in these vehicles let me know its my first rover

Disco Mike · 07-16-2006, 10:28 AM

On a D2, the first thing to always suppect is the double cardon joint on the front drive shaft, where it attaches to the t/case. The factory does not include grease fittings on these from the plant and boy do they fail alot.
Crawl under and see if the 2 u-joints inside the double cardon have grease fittings, if not get rid of them ASAP, they will take out the t/case of tranny when they fail.
See if you can find a local shop that will rebuild it for you, usually around $120 to $150.
This should be the problem and even if it isn't, it needs to be replaced before you have a more expensive repair.
How many miles on your truck?
Mike

bama · 07-16-2006, 10:31 AM

48k, is this something i could do myself? im a service advisor at a nissan dealer in atlanta, or maybe some of my techs could help me with. What im asking is this a major repair or something similar you would do to any 4x4 truck

Rovin4life · 07-17-2006, 05:24 PM

If your a service advisor for Nissan just get one of the techs that had a bad week to do it.

dont pay the guy just feed him some gravy work so his numbers look better.

bama · 07-18-2006, 08:53 AM

does anyone have kind of pics they can email me, im attempting to repair the vibration in my 02 disco and wondering exactly what i need to replace. i looking at doing the u-joints like mike told me, but this will be my first time doing any kind of driveline work. i know i need to replace the u-joints what else do i need to be doing, please email me at the office robbie@regalauto.com. any reccomendations on where to get the parts
thanks
fng

sodirty · 07-18-2006, 09:36 AM

bama,

why do you have a pic of your D2 on the side of the road? lol.

Dan Erickson · 07-18-2006, 09:52 AM

I found some Spicer 5-4X u-joints locally (greasable kind), then just took the front shaft to a local driveline shop and had them do the work. They also replaced the ball portion (which they had in stock).

There was a link to a write up on D-Web that showed step by step instructions and it did not really look that bad, but I had other things that I was working on at the time.

I think they charged me about 90 bucks which may have been a little high being that I supplied the 3 U-joints, but for the peace of mind, I did not care.

If you take the front shaft off, you will have to engage the CDL if you want to drive around just on the rear shaft. Keep in mind that the ABS and traction control will be disabled when starting up with the CDL engaged.

Here is the link to the instructions.

http://www.pavementsucks.com/tech/doublecardan.php

Peace,

Dan

Dan Erickson · 07-18-2006, 09:56 AM

OOPS!

Sorry, I just noticed that you have an 02.

I don't think you have a transfer case with CDL, so it may have to sit while you repair the shaft.

bama · 07-18-2006, 07:09 PM

to answer the question about being on the side of the road, i had bought the truck the night before and that was my first road trip to north carolina and so i climbed a ledge and took a pic.

by the way thanks for all you guys help with this driveshaft issue, im ordering my parts and am going to tackle it myself tomorrow

bama · 07-18-2006, 07:11 PM

Mike who did you reccomend me getting the u-joints from again. left the name at the office sorry!!! or anyone with any suggestions let me know

07-16-2006, 10:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
bama Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: acworth Ga Posts: 340 Gallery: 0	new guy needs help I have 02 disco, i have a strong vibration from 42 to 50 mph. Just mounted and balanced 4 new nitto grappler and they are not the issue what can i do thanks guys, also anyone versed in any kind of special up keed in these vehicles let me know its my first rover

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07-16-2006, 10:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,784 Gallery: 0	On a D2, the first thing to always suppect is the double cardon joint on the front drive shaft, where it attaches to the t/case. The factory does not include grease fittings on these from the plant and boy do they fail alot. Crawl under and see if the 2 u-joints inside the double cardon have grease fittings, if not get rid of them ASAP, they will take out the t/case of tranny when they fail. See if you can find a local shop that will rebuild it for you, usually around $120 to $150. This should be the problem and even if it isn't, it needs to be replaced before you have a more expensive repair. How many miles on your truck? Mike

07-16-2006, 10:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
bama Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: acworth Ga Posts: 340 Gallery: 0	48k, is this something i could do myself? im a service advisor at a nissan dealer in atlanta, or maybe some of my techs could help me with. What im asking is this a major repair or something similar you would do to any 4x4 truck

07-17-2006, 05:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rovin4life Former NAS LR TECH, Current AUS LR TECH Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DOWN UNDER Posts: 1,884 Gallery: 0	If your a service advisor for Nissan just get one of the techs that had a bad week to do it. dont pay the guy just feed him some gravy work so his numbers look better.

07-18-2006, 08:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
bama Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: acworth Ga Posts: 340 Gallery: 0	does anyone have kind of pics they can email me, im attempting to repair the vibration in my 02 disco and wondering exactly what i need to replace. i looking at doing the u-joints like mike told me, but this will be my first time doing any kind of driveline work. i know i need to replace the u-joints what else do i need to be doing, please email me at the office robbie@regalauto.com. any reccomendations on where to get the parts thanks fng

07-18-2006, 09:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
sodirty Tipping one back...disguised as a redneck Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 315 Gallery: 0	bama, why do you have a pic of your D2 on the side of the road? lol.

07-18-2006, 09:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dan Erickson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 832 Gallery: 0	I found some Spicer 5-4X u-joints locally (greasable kind), then just took the front shaft to a local driveline shop and had them do the work. They also replaced the ball portion (which they had in stock). There was a link to a write up on D-Web that showed step by step instructions and it did not really look that bad, but I had other things that I was working on at the time. I think they charged me about 90 bucks which may have been a little high being that I supplied the 3 U-joints, but for the peace of mind, I did not care. If you take the front shaft off, you will have to engage the CDL if you want to drive around just on the rear shaft. Keep in mind that the ABS and traction control will be disabled when starting up with the CDL engaged. Here is the link to the instructions. http://www.pavementsucks.com/tech/doublecardan.php Peace, Dan

07-18-2006, 09:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dan Erickson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 832 Gallery: 0	OOPS! Sorry, I just noticed that you have an 02. I don't think you have a transfer case with CDL, so it may have to sit while you repair the shaft.

07-18-2006, 07:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
bama Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: acworth Ga Posts: 340 Gallery: 0	to answer the question about being on the side of the road, i had bought the truck the night before and that was my first road trip to north carolina and so i climbed a ledge and took a pic. by the way thanks for all you guys help with this driveshaft issue, im ordering my parts and am going to tackle it myself tomorrow

07-18-2006, 07:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
bama Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: acworth Ga Posts: 340 Gallery: 0	Mike who did you reccomend me getting the u-joints from again. left the name at the office sorry!!! or anyone with any suggestions let me know

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