prop shaft bearings

[nigelbunt]

can any one advise me on the above. had it into garage with a clicking noise from underneath.told its prop shaft bearings. is it doable as a diyer or is it complex.:

 

[jamesmc]

Hi Nigel

Firstly, welcome to the Forum.

A quick search shows that there is a DIY on this.... with images.

http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/showthread.php?t=46449

 

[television]

And welcome from me, what is the car please

 

[nigelbunt]

hi to you. its a c class kompressor and a bad one at that. had gear box, power steering hand brake problems to mention just a few.

 

[television]

Well the link that jamessc put up is for your very car, a, few bits to remove, but do able

 

[nigelbunt]

ok.thanks for taking time to advise.wish me luck.......

 

[television]

If it is any help I can send you the official papers for doing the job

 

[nigelbunt]

yes please, if its no trouble.want to get as much info before i tackle job

 

[television]

5 pages sent, should cover it all

 

[muller1]

Prop shaft

can any one advise me on the above. had it into garage with a clicking noise from underneath.told its prop shaft bearings. is it doable as a diyer or is it complex.:

Did they say if it was the support bearing or the universal joint bearings. I think the support bearings would possibly have more of a growl/grind kind of noise and the uj bearings would have a clonk when starting to turn or take up the drive.
Try turning by hand and you will easily tell, there should be no movement at the uj /spider bearing but if it is the support bearing there will be a bit of axial movement which will not show up on the uj.

Mike