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gc3 May 16, 2019 08:26 AM

rotoflex direction
 
Hey guys,

I've noticed everything the previous owner mentioned he replaced or fixed has been full of issues.
the rotoflex on the bottom of the rear d-shaft. He mentioned he replaced it, it looks pretty new, but I don't see any arrows.

Which direction is it supposed to be mounted? the fat lobes are supposed to be in compression or tension under forward driving?

OverRover May 16, 2019 09:04 AM

No arrows normally means that is a cheap-o rotoflex and not a quality GKN.

But forget the arrows, so either way just install the bolts/nuts correctly like in the pic below.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/landrov...ea30f7863b.png

gc3 May 16, 2019 09:12 AM

thanks, aha. so fat in compression.
As expected, mine is backwards. I will be flipping it around.

ihscouts May 19, 2019 12:50 AM


Originally Posted by gc3 (Post 690656)
thanks, aha. so fat in compression.

So fat in compression? Dude, what you do in your spare time is your business, you don't have to share it with the world wide web.

ihscouts May 19, 2019 01:07 AM

I wouldn't pay for the arrows cuz it's only common sense that the shoulder goes through the bushed rubbah with the lock washer against the steel flange. That's an uh duh sort of simple midget minded thing. The whole rotisserie-flex is a backassward thing to begin with, use a common u-joint cuz it's not gonna negate the driveline "clunk" no matter what you throw at the pinion flange.

gc3 May 20, 2019 06:10 AM

turns out if you look for the arrows they do exist.
And also the PO definitely had it in wrong as expected. (and bolts in, all 6 facing the same direction)
thanks for the help!


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