While waiting for parts to replace the B2 Piston on my Transmission I decied to pull out the Drive Shaft and inspect the Support and Flex discs.

I found that the U-joint does not Flex smoothly through the full range of motion.
I have been advised that this is due to it wearing in one spot because it does not have to flex much.

When I looked for parts (another Russian EPC type site) I fond no U-joint listed as a part.

After cleaning the Joint more I found that the Bearing Caps are Staked in place instead of using a retaining clip.

Is there any one who has changed this U-Joint and if so where did you get the new U-Joint?

Red Arrows point to a few of the Stakes that retain the Bearing Caps.

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