FAQ for Driveshaft Repair
Q: How to deal with it when bolts are loose or missing at the flanges?
A:
You need to replace and/or tighten bolts to specified torque.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: How to handle it when a loose pinion yoke or companion flange is found?
A:
You need to tighten the bolts and the pinion nut to the specified torque.
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29/10/2022 Q: Why does the ping, snap, or click noise occur?
A:
It is usually heard on the initial load after the transmission is in gear, either forward or reverse.
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29/10/2022 Q: Why does a knock or clunk 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: Why does the squeaking sound occur?
A:
It occurs when driving the vehicle at various speeds.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What kind of special tools will be required in the replacement of the Drive/Propeller Shaft?
A:
The tools required include J 22912-01 rear pinion and axle bearing remover, J 44870 yoke installer, and the J 45270 U-joint remover and installer.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What is the propeller shaft installation procedure?
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First, position the propeller shaft on the supports and align the reference marks on the front/rear of the propeller shaft. Next position the propeller shaft on the transfer case output flange and tighten the mounting bolts for the propeller shaft at the transfer case output flange. Position the center support bearing of the propeller shaft on the vehicle and position the propeller shaft on the rear differential drive flange. Tighten the front mounting bolts for the propeller shaft to 35 Nm and the mounting bolts for the center support bearing to 25 Nm. Finally, tighten the mounting bolts for the propeller shaft yoke to the rear drive axle to 50 Nm.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: Why does the shudder occur?
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It occurs when accelerating the vehicle at a low speed.
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29/10/2022 Q: Why does the scraping noise occur?
A:
It occurs when driving the vehicle at various speeds.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: How to deal with it when one or more of the universal joints have lost lubricant?
A:
You need to replace the driveshaft completely.
By BobGM Specialist
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