Fixing damaged splines on a drive shaft

Fixing damaged splines on a drive shaft

[@chrisleyland2110]

I am surprised by no negative comments, as a mechanic would normally say that splines need to be perfect. ( which they don't) Great video, showing how a practical technique works. I am currently doing one similar, using a die grinder/burr and mini, shaped files / rotary wire brush as a final cleanup. Thanks for the video, I use grease with a sprinkling of graphite to find the highs and lows.

[@HighOctane101]

Thanks, it is still working good saved like $200

[@Dwigt_Rortugal]

Right, I mean, worst case scenario it strips out again and then you could get a new one, but if the repair holds, why not? Seems like it's worth a shot. Thanks for uploading this!

[@bradleycrenshaw6778]

Hey i know that this is a year old but thanks man, you just saved me a lot of money and headache.

[@HighOctane101]

Glad to help anytime

[@benlandis5401]

That will work in a pinch. But the splines will wear out prematurely they don't have to be perfect but they do have to be smooth throwing some metal polish on there with a cloth wheel would go a long way.

[@HighOctane101]

Agree, now have time to shop around for a used set

[@vicpetrishak7705]

Instead of using grease , paint the splines easily showing high spots . Be sure the yokes are correctly timed . 5/16/23

[@HighOctane101]

Thanks

[@donvoll2580]

Good day Interesting! What cause it to go bad? Hope it works, Thanks

[@HighOctane101]

The u joint went bad then broke the yoke and banged around tearing up the splines before the unit got shut down.

[@musimir1883]

Hello! Any way to tighten the splines? if play starts occuring?

[@HighOctane101]

Not an easy fix, probably a new one would be in order then.

[@musimir1883]

@@HighOctane101 ah ok, sad as it’s a one piece aluminium:( pretty expensive and I am in Europe and only can import another one from the USA (1300usd total) Thank you for the answer