SADS diagnosis video

[pdgizwiz]

I made this quick video of my failing SADS while I had the van up on ramps changing the oil today. I had to rotate the video so the orientation is odd. You'd see it this way if the van was laying on its side.

I'm twisting the shaft with one hand while I hold the camera with the other.

I'm not having any symptoms with this van yet. So not all the rubber bits have failed. I suppose that I'd have to rotate the shaft to inspect all the segments, but I spotted this one right away so now I know I need to plan a repair.

This van has 278k on it and there's no record of it having ever had its SADS replaced.

[kiowa]

Were you hearing any particular noise?

[pdgizwiz]

No, I wasn't diagnosing a noise or vibration. I was just down there changing the oil filter and took a look at the SADS while I was in the neighborhood. I've suggested to others with symptoms of buggered SADS that they do this, but didn't have a visual to go with the idea. Now it's there.
I bought this van from its original owners last fall. I'm not surprised that the SADS is failing after 20 years and all the miles.

[SamPrevia]

Thanks for the video. I'm surprised it does not make noise or vibrates, the rubber looks worn and there is some significant play. I guess mine should be in good shape since it's a 97 with 107K mile.