Centre bearing propshaft CLK A209 cabrio

[EuroJohnny]

Hi, Not sure if this comes under Engine/Transmission or Suspension so have posted to both. Is this normal? Have re-joined the rebuilt CLK (2005) A209 subframe to the body, everything fitted as it should have. Bolted the flexible coupling/donut to the diff then to the prop shaft. However when it came to refitting the prop shaft centre bearing it hangs a little, no more than 20mm, down from its location point. I would have expected a perfect vertical alignment. No force is required to push it up to tighten the bolts but I notice a very small flex in the donut when the bearing is pushed up. Anyone experienced this or am I being paranoid?

 

[AndrewOl]

Do you mean it hangs down a bit before you bolt up the carrier?

 

[EuroJohnny]

Do you mean it hangs down a bit before you bolt up the carrier?

Yes that's right. Hangs down just about 20mm or so irrespective of universal joint position. No problem with alignment.

 

[AndrewOl]

I don’t think that is a problem then. Is if different to when you dismantled it all or did you just not notice?

 

[EuroJohnny]

Do you mean it hangs down a bit before you bolt up the carrier?

Yes that's right. Hangs down just about 20mm or so irrespective of universal joint position. No problem with alignment.

I don’t think that is a problem then. Is if different to when you dismantled it all or did you just not notice?

Just didn't notice. Too much else to concentrate on! Thanks for reply.