FAQ for Driveshaft Repair
Q: When will the knocking or clunking noise occur?
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It occurs when operating the vehicle in high gear or coasting in neutral at 16 km/h (10 mph).
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29/10/2022 Q: How to remove the Propeller Shaft- Front?
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You need to accurately reference mark the propeller shaft, remove the front propeller shaft bolts and yoke clamp from the front drive axle, and remove the propeller shaft from the transfer case.
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29/10/2022 Q: When will the squeaking sound occur?
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It occurs when driving the vehicle at various speeds.
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29/10/2022 Q: When will the scraping noise occur?
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It occurs when driving the vehicle at various speeds.
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29/10/2022 Q: How to install the Propeller Shaft-One Piece?
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You need to slide the propeller shaft into the transmission, lubricate the slip joint, install the yoke to the pinion flange, next align the reference marks on the pinion flange and the propeller shaft rear yoke, install the retainers and the rear pinion flange bolts into the pinion flange.
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29/10/2022 Q: What should be known about the center bearing in the installation?
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The center bearing must be aligned to prevent damage to the propeller shaft assembly. When bolting the center bearing in place, be sure to keep the center perpendicular (89-91 degrees) to the propeller shaft.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the center-bearing support bolts and nuts?
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The recommended torque is 70 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the front propeller shaft yoke clamp bolts?
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The recommended torque is 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
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29/10/2022 Q: When will the shudder occur?
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When the vehicle is accelerating at low speed, a shudder occurs.
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29/10/2022 Q: When will the ping, snap, or click noise occur?
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It's usually heard on the initial load after the transmission is in gear, either in forward or reverse.
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