RT4wd U joints (searched)
blaqman
Band Wagon
I had an issue with my 4wd wagon and thought Id share the experience with the members here. So about a year ago when I had the car on a lift I noticed the rear mount for the diff looked pretty worn, I figured Id address it at a later date. BIIIG MISTAKE basically the mount ended up going to *#it on me. I did not know this but did notice a vibratin coming from the rear, but the car is not my daily so It never really got to me to check it out because it was minor.
Well the minor vibration got unmistakably major about 2 weeks ago when I was out and about. I ended up being able to get the car home but the noise just got worse and worse.
Got the car home took me about 2 days to get around to checking it out. I saw not only was the rear mount shot but the bracket that holds it was broken as well. So I get new parts together and go to install them when I noticed the u joints on my driveshaft (propeller shaft)were toast! To the point they were about to seperate.
So at this point im stressing because I know how expensive they are from the stealer...but opted to call a local hot rod shop I do a lot of business with. I asked him if he could take care of the u joints he said yeah no prob. I was relieved, dropped the driveshaft off and went about my day. Shortly after that I get a phonecall from him telling me he couldnt do it but he has a guy crosstown that can. So im like aiight cool.
I take the driveshaft to the guy crosstown whos a specialist and after about 10 mins he informs me he can do nothing for me. So I basically need a propellor shaft which honda doesnt sell seprately if i am looking at the parts breakdown properly. Keep in mind im not posting this for pity or for somebody to "hook me up". I am merely posting this because in hinesite I should've replaced the mount to begin with. And now knowing theres various rubber bushings too, and how expensive the drivetrain parts are, I would have replaced everything from day 1.
So heres a list of the bushings i will be buying along with a propellor shaft which is about $1,000.00 =-(
40300-SH9-000 propellor shaft assembly
50711-SH9-020 (you will need 2)
50721-SH9-010 diff mount (you will need 1)
50716-SH9-020 diff dampner (you will need 1)
50726-SH9-020 Dampner bracket
So hopefully me sharing my experience helps someone out there not make the same mistake, even if its not broke fix it or it might get expensive.
Ill be posting pics of all above mentioned broken parts. And may do a writeup if u guys want.
Sorry for the long post. Just felt I needed to share this.
Well the minor vibration got unmistakably major about 2 weeks ago when I was out and about. I ended up being able to get the car home but the noise just got worse and worse.
Got the car home took me about 2 days to get around to checking it out. I saw not only was the rear mount shot but the bracket that holds it was broken as well. So I get new parts together and go to install them when I noticed the u joints on my driveshaft (propeller shaft)were toast! To the point they were about to seperate.
So at this point im stressing because I know how expensive they are from the stealer...but opted to call a local hot rod shop I do a lot of business with. I asked him if he could take care of the u joints he said yeah no prob. I was relieved, dropped the driveshaft off and went about my day. Shortly after that I get a phonecall from him telling me he couldnt do it but he has a guy crosstown that can. So im like aiight cool.
I take the driveshaft to the guy crosstown whos a specialist and after about 10 mins he informs me he can do nothing for me. So I basically need a propellor shaft which honda doesnt sell seprately if i am looking at the parts breakdown properly. Keep in mind im not posting this for pity or for somebody to "hook me up". I am merely posting this because in hinesite I should've replaced the mount to begin with. And now knowing theres various rubber bushings too, and how expensive the drivetrain parts are, I would have replaced everything from day 1.
So heres a list of the bushings i will be buying along with a propellor shaft which is about $1,000.00 =-(
40300-SH9-000 propellor shaft assembly
50711-SH9-020 (you will need 2)
50721-SH9-010 diff mount (you will need 1)
50716-SH9-020 diff dampner (you will need 1)
50726-SH9-020 Dampner bracket
So hopefully me sharing my experience helps someone out there not make the same mistake, even if its not broke fix it or it might get expensive.
Ill be posting pics of all above mentioned broken parts. And may do a writeup if u guys want.
Sorry for the long post. Just felt I needed to share this.
Comments
thanks for the sharing my brother wagonist. i also have diff mount issues. so which parts exactly do i need. i would appreciate it very much if you can tell me which of the part no. you listed above are the bushings.
50711-SH9-020 (you will need 2)
50721-SH9-010 diff mount (you will need 1)
50716-SH9-020 diff dampner (you will need 1)
am i correct on this one?
thanks again
i hope your wagon be back in action soon
wagon....................................4ever...............................
I am about to do the busings but cant find any more procedures than just removing and installing the rear differential..
good info to have when we get these issues...
Update-- feels like I could hear crickets in the background out here. Well I'm going for it tomorrow so here it goes
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=7489&hilit=replacement+u+joint&start=0
this is the bushing info..
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=11406
Hope that helps...
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