The thing that you have to get right is "centering" the u-joint. Keep in mind that if you have a driveshaft shop do this job they will center it and balance it.

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Jim

I had the U-Joint replaced on the 85 300D. dropped it off at South Bay Drive Line in San Jose. they sent it up to San Leandro to a machine shop that cut out the stakes. they may have cut in grooves for the clips, I don`t remember. they sent it back to South Bay, and they installed a Ford U-Joint that is grease able. think it is a standard joint used on mustangs.

Cost was around $265. he said to give it a shot of grease about every 10,000 miles. they do the work, and it comes back balanced.
This also included a new center support bearing.
Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

d911: How are you planning on restaking the bearing? I'm watching this thread as I have an upcoming transmission swap on the list soon, and I have the same problem. I wonder if the ujoint will be the same for all shafts of the same vintage? I have a w201.

I will be posting pics and descriptions. I will start working on it again to day.
As for the W201 do a parts search first. Try that place I mentioned in Post #24. At that place you can search by the make, year, and model.

If you get a U-joint number from them use that number and see if you can cross reference it at your favorite parts seller.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel