Volvo penta AQ131a/275 U joint replacement

jayzn6

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I am planning on doing a drive shaft bearing replacement and am considering a U joint replacement while I have it apart. I noticed some growling and vibration during hard turns above 10-15 MPH and suspect the U joints and or the drive shaft bearing. I am changing the drive shaft bearing because there was some play in the bearing.
Here are my questions and concerns .

Should I buy individual U joints and install, or is it easier to replace the entire assembly? The yokes appear to be sound.

Does the aft yoke simply slide out of the upper gear box or do I have to open up the gear box to remove it?

Does anyone have good aftermarket part numbers for these?

Thanks in advance, Jason.
 

jayzn6

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Re: Volvo penta AQ131a/275 U joint replacement

After scouring the forums, it seems like a U joint replacement might be more complex than I anticipated. I do not have a Volvo 275 workshop manual. Is this necessary for a U joint replacement?
Do I need to replace the crush sleeve and set the rolling torque for this drive?
 
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