Help: Needles for Tripod joint for AWD driveshaft

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Hey 2nrs. When attempting to replace U joints and balance the shafts we found that the needles rollers for one of the 3 ball cases fell out despite the retainer still being locked in place. Was only able to find some of the needles in the boot.

It's for an ACA30 Rav4 and they don't sell the joint by itself.

So I'm hoping for 1 of 2 solutions:
- match up the specs of the joint to replace the whole thing
- Salvage another ball case to get the needles

Any suggestions where I should look for either option?

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The tripod joint specs are:

Spline big / small diameter = 20.5 mm / 18.5mm

# of splines = 18

Needle roller ball case diameter / thickness = 28mm / 9.3mm

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Bearing Center Limited
LP # 66 John Street, Montrose, Chaguanas

It has been a while since I was there, but they have always had every bearing that I needed to replace.

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Bearing Center Limited
LP # 66 John Street, Montrose, Chaguanas

It has been a while since I was there, but they have always had every bearing that I needed to replace.

Thanks.. Gave them a call, unfortunately no joints, only bearings.

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https://www.kmotorshop.com/en/article-l ... /car/19296

A quick search online will provide with supplier of the item you need.

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https://www.kmotorshop.com/en/article-list/list/car/19296

A quick search online will provide with supplier of the item you need.

Nice catalog but not seeing parts like those on it.