Does a VZ have uni joints?

[swift85]

just wondering if VZ's have uni joints on the tailshaft connection to the diff?

 

[andyman]

yes, at either end of thetail shaft they are a rubber drive coupling

infront of the centre bearing there is a slip joint where they are joined and a cross and yoke uni

 

[swift85]

Andyman do these uni joint ever need replacing?

 

[andyman]

if they fail or worn yes

if the rubber goes, usually cracks and disintergrates - replace, the cross and yokes if they get play in the needle bearings, then overhaul the joint, centre bearing wears and flops about - replace, and slip joint normally dosnt wear