What is the actual problem with the driveshaft issue that the D2's are infamous for at high miles? I only have 70k on mine... But I was doind the 60K service and I am unsure about the grease the axel and driveshaft step. Then I see this issue where they can "explode"

Someone fill me in!

 

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You’ll hear a whistling and a close visual inspection of the u joints will be conclusive.

 

From what I've read, the problem is compounded by the fact that the A/C drain drips directly onto the joint which further cooks it. The PO of my 2002 D2 rerouted that line so it doesn't land on the U-joint.

 

The U joint on your front shaft is not servicable(you cant grease it). Over time it seizes, casing the shaft to break. Freely rotating joint cracks your transmission case further compounding the damage

 

Yep replace with any aftermarket unit with zerk fittings on all the U-Joints.

 

Sorry to chime in but visuals not good enough. You have to remove it for the best inspection.

 

So you have a rover with 70k on it....pretty rare club to be that low of miles. Buy a new shaft, spend 20 minutes to replace it and don't worry about the problem.

 

The problem with the design is the front drive shaft resides right next to one of the catalytic convertors, the heat cooks the grease. I grease my u-joints every 3-4k, I usually get three pumps of grease in before they pop. Don't go over 25k without having the centering ball serviced.

 

You can also take it out and replace the u-joint with a greasable one, tools at O'reilly, parts less than $15.