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Originally Posted by christuna
all 350 diesel w126 had a 3 piece driveshaft.
while you have the driveshaft out check your U-joints for easy rotation and lube the splines before torquing back everything to a factory torque specs (at least one of the splines has to be moving while driving)
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The driveshaft was replaced with a new one not long ago, so it should pass the test. I'd like to get new flex discs on it soon, though.
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Originally Posted by christuna
Good idea also judging by the crossover pipe you have an ASD diff.
May require a special fluid and is a nice option in snowy climate (not so much in AZ unless in flagstaff)
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Yeah, this car has ASD. I've already rebuilt the tandem power steering pump which runs it, and used the proper fluid and bleeding procedure. I think the sphere is bad, because it makes a hissing noise every few seconds and the ASD light is always on. But, it's likely the valve body might need a rebuild. Like they say, it's just more stuff to go wrong.
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