After the vehicle is back down on level ground, remember to check the transmission fluid if any was lost with the driveshaft removed. At this point the back half of the shaft will be free so hang onto it. Alignment mark on Driveshaft.
And keep rotating it until the problem is fixed). It depends on the u-joints used in your vehicle. I get the same sort bump/thump when doing this. Forgot to mark drive shaft before removal of power. Tighten the bolts evenly and in a cross pattern to factory specs which is usually 55-65 foot pounds of torque. Unless the shaft has been bent, twisted, crushed, shortened, lengthend or lost it's weights, or has a thick layer of undercoating applied to one side it will remain balanced. Take these off next. You may not edit your posts.
While that can be fun, you can also damage your driveshaft with a misplaced hammer swing. With the driveshaft out, attempt to move each joint fully in each direction. The only thing i can think of is that i was supposed to mark the position of the driveshaft before i pulled it. I recently replaced my leaking rear axle seals and oil soaked drum shoes with hopes of eliminating the good ole rear end "thump" but no dice. I'm sure it's something simple. How to Remove an Automotive Driveshaft. I also need to swap out the ujoint at the rear but it's a VERY small amount of play so it's not urgent.
Does this still sound like the dried out slip-yoke problem or could it be something else? You may not post replies. The cost of removing a driveshaft is incorporated in the cost of the additional repair being performed. I'm kind of lost with please. Performing a repair on your vehicle can be satisfying work, especially when it's a job where you can actually feel and hear the difference. The OFFICIAL clunk/thunk driveshaft thread - Page 2. TECH CENTER: Does it matter which way the yokes face on a telescoping driveshaft. If bent drop a new shaft on there. Location: Holly Grove, Tn. How am I going to align it properly now? I did have good intentions as I marked the front and back of tail shaft where it bolts to rubber coupler but got distracted when separating the two tail shaft halves, so I was aware:|.
Step 1: Check u-joints. Having the U-joints on both ends of the same shaft. 8" Ironman Front Lift, OME 906/Procomp 9000 Shocks. Wear protective eyewear and gloves before you begin. Step 2: Install the new u-joint. This will indicate that it is in phase and aligned as it was when it was balanced at the factory. Note: Take care that the needle bearings don't fall out.
Was the pinion nut monkeyed with when the shaft was out? When you say reload do you mean the old cartridge has to be removed and replaced or just re-prime it? So why would you take apart the driveshaft when you don't need to????? Some vehicles use 12-point fasteners to attach the driveshaft and will require a 12-point socket or wrench. Before re-installing the driveshaft apply a small amount of grease to the yoke. Install the hardware and tighten securely. If you can use some help with your transmission fluid, be sure to have one of YourMechanic's technicians come to your home or place of business. Do you need to balance drive shaft. Do you have a picture of the shaft?
Many others on here, including in this thread have done the same thing and the issue was fixed. 180 degrees either position). Part 1 of 5: Inspecting the u-joint. There are driveshaft shops that will charge $200+ to fix as well. It requires more force or heat being applied. Forgot to mark drive shaft before removal service. On older models the rear U joint bolts directly to the differential without using a rear flange. To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.