Prop shaft Screw on Collar purpose?
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 8:29 am
Good morning
I've had a metallic rattle coming from the propshaft at low speed. Upon investigation this morning I found the following collar loose and undone. Threads are not damaged and I can screw it back on easily.
I just wondered what the purpose of the collar is? More specifically, is it to help hold grease in, in which case I should pack some grease down there before I reassemble?
The shoulder on the collar is only small so I cant see it will help hold much grease....
I know it's not likely to be an elan +2 part since my car is a Spyder Zetec but being car guys I thought someone on here may have seen it before?
Thanks in advance
Gavin
I've had a metallic rattle coming from the propshaft at low speed. Upon investigation this morning I found the following collar loose and undone. Threads are not damaged and I can screw it back on easily.
I just wondered what the purpose of the collar is? More specifically, is it to help hold grease in, in which case I should pack some grease down there before I reassemble?
The shoulder on the collar is only small so I cant see it will help hold much grease....
I know it's not likely to be an elan +2 part since my car is a Spyder Zetec but being car guys I thought someone on here may have seen it before?
Thanks in advance
Gavin