Need help with cardan

Vladest · 02-07-2015, 10:07 AM

Hello to all.

Sorry for my english, it's way not perfect.

I'm from europe. Bought myself a 370z from usa. Cardan was broken, so i bought i used from uk model. After instalation it playes a little (moves forward and back). After unscrewing that side, that goes to differ i can move cardan forward into gearbox till it stops and then there is clearance between differ and cardan about 2.5-3 sm.
Hope, that you understood me.
Question is - is it ok, or i should make some intermediate piece about 2.5 sm ?

Hoping for your help guys !

Best wishes from Estonia.

Tadpole · 02-07-2015, 11:07 AM

Welcome! I havent a clue on what a "Cardan" is but Im sure someone here is smarter than me and will know.

Congrats and good luck!

SouthArk370Z · 02-07-2015, 11:28 AM

A quick web search reveals that cardan = u-joint.

If the inside of the u-joint/cardan is splined where it fits on the transmission output shaft, it was made to move in and out.

The FSM will tell you more.

Vladest · 02-07-2015, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

A quick web search reveals that cardan = u-joint.

If the inside of the u-joint/cardan is splined where it fits on the transmission output shaft, it was made to move in and out.

The FSM will tell you more.

Yep, the inside is splined, but if i unscrew the u-joint from the diff, then i can move it about 0,1ft, may be 0.08ft.. should it be so ???

Vladest · 02-07-2015, 03:35 PM

googled. u-joint is not the right thing.

i'm talking about this whole part. big and long

Zoren 370 · 02-07-2015, 04:40 PM

^ its the rear axle drive shaft.

Spooler · 02-07-2015, 05:13 PM

That is the driveshaft. If you disconnect it from the diff, it will move forward as it is supposed to do, into the transmission. Just make sure you put the carrier bearing back in correctly. If it has spacers between it and the body mount, make sure you put them back in that way. This will keep the driveline angles correct. Just make sure you got the correct one. The automatic cars driveshaft may be different from the manual transmission cars.

nismolucino · 02-07-2015, 08:37 PM

Our cars dont have a carrier bearing its a 1 piece driveshaft.

Trips · 02-07-2015, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nismolucino

Our cars dont have a carrier bearing its a 1 piece driveshaft.

Exactly!

Op,

It seems you have bought the wrong driveshaft.

All 370z's come with a 1 piece main driveshaft.

http://www.courtesyparts.com/kb_search_result.php?keywords=[37000]+\(Z34&cPath=8714_8724_8787_8799

Or

The rear side shafts

396 Rear Drive Shaft :: Power Train :: Genuine Nissan Parts :: 370Z Parts (Z34) 2009-2014 :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

Vladest · 02-08-2015, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

That is the driveshaft. If you disconnect it from the diff, it will move forward as it is supposed to do, into the transmission. Just make sure you put the carrier bearing back in correctly. If it has spacers between it and the body mount, make sure you put them back in that way. This will keep the driveline angles correct. Just make sure you got the correct one. The automatic cars driveshaft may be different from the manual transmission cars.

Thank you very much... this is my mistake. i didn't think about it at all (was so happy, that found used part) today checked. Yep, that car had automatic gearbox, mine is manual. THANK YOU

Vladest · 02-08-2015, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nismolucino

Our cars dont have a carrier bearing its a 1 piece driveshaft.

I've just posted a photo of a part (not 370z one) that google gave me.

Spooler · 02-08-2015, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vladest

I've just posted a photo of a part (not 370z one) that google gave me.

Then that would be a 300zx 1990-1996. That is what it looks like to me. Didn't pay attention to what is under the 370z even though I have serviced the tranny a couple of months ago.

02-07-2015, 10:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Vladest Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Estonia Posts: 5 Drives: 370Z 2012, blue Rep Power: 12	Need help with cardan Hello to all. Sorry for my english, it's way not perfect. I'm from europe. Bought myself a 370z from usa. Cardan was broken, so i bought i used from uk model. After instalation it playes a little (moves forward and back). After unscrewing that side, that goes to differ i can move cardan forward into gearbox till it stops and then there is clearance between differ and cardan about 2.5-3 sm. Hope, that you understood me. Question is - is it ok, or i should make some intermediate piece about 2.5 sm ? Hoping for your help guys ! Best wishes from Estonia.

02-07-2015, 11:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 18	Welcome! I havent a clue on what a "Cardan" is but Im sure someone here is smarter than me and will know. Congrats and good luck! __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

02-07-2015, 11:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	A quick web search reveals that cardan = u-joint. If the inside of the u-joint/cardan is splined where it fits on the transmission output shaft, it was made to move in and out. The FSM will tell you more. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

02-07-2015, 08:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
nismolucino Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Rahway,NJ Posts: 297 Drives: 2010 40th 370z Rep Power: 364	Our cars dont have a carrier bearing its a 1 piece driveshaft. Trips and JARblue like this.

02-07-2015, 03:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vladest Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Estonia Posts: 5 Drives: 370Z 2012, blue Rep Power: 12	googled. u-joint is not the right thing. i'm talking about this whole part. big and long

02-07-2015, 04:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	^ its the rear axle drive shaft.

02-07-2015, 05:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,852 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	That is the driveshaft. If you disconnect it from the diff, it will move forward as it is supposed to do, into the transmission. Just make sure you put the carrier bearing back in correctly. If it has spacers between it and the body mount, make sure you put them back in that way. This will keep the driveline angles correct. Just make sure you got the correct one. The automatic cars driveshaft may be different from the manual transmission cars.