Today i changed the hardy splicer UJ bearings in both drive shafts which should of been quick and simple task but it did not go as easy as i thought it would.
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After removing the retainer clips with a pair of circlip pliers two of them smashed. It looked like 40 years worth of the British climate had done its magic. The first image shows the piece of clip still in its groove. The second image shows one of the broken clips.
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So i had to come up with a way of removing the broken piece which was rusted into the clip groove, i decide to drill a small hole through to the clip and use a pin punch to dislodge the broken clip, which worked a treat.
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This image shows the wear on one of the bearing surfaces plus the bearing was bone dry when i removed it, there was play in the UJ which could be felt by rocking the joint on its axis.
Next job is to change the seals in the brake calipers. See you all soon.