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I just changed out the two u-joints on my front drive shaft. I bought precision greasable u-joints (#280) from rockauto.com for approx. $15 each. I also bought two u-joints for the rear shaft (Precision greasable as well, but number 270). The fronts were pretty easy to change out... I did both in 1.5 hours. Good luck.pathogina wrote:I am a newbie here, very new. I have a 2005 LE 4WD that has a vibration at speeds over 75, worsens when throttle is down vs coasting but does exist while coasting. It is to the point where the rear view mirror shimmies so bad that you can't see out of it. I a leaning towards U-joints as the culprit. I saw that was a common problem, but want details on what t parts to buy. Does anyone have part numbers? Is there a how to guide on this? I searched but came up dry. Also, is there only two - the front and rear? Thanks in advance for any help
Yes, the two in front are identical and the two in the rear are identical. Again, the part numbers I provided are for greasable u-joints... so you'll have to crawl under your pathfinder (maybe as often as each oil change) and pump fresh grease into the zerk fitting that comes with it.pathogina wrote:Thanks go blue - so two in the front are identical and the two in the rear are identical?
qty 2 of part #280
qty 2 of part #270
In the power train section. I'll try to look it up later today. But basically when the drive shaft is removed it calls for checking run out to ensure it's straight at the same time that you check and replace the U-joints.webmastir wrote:where in the service manual is that located, if you know off the top of your head?ShipFixer wrote:Do you have a micrometer to check run out on the drive shaft as per the manual? ...