FAQ for Driveshaft Repair
Q: When will a scraping noise occur?
A:
It occurs when driving the vehicle at various speeds.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: When will a shudder occur?
A:
It occurs when the vehicle is accelerating at a low speed.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What should you do when the yoke retainer strap bolts are loose?
A:
You should tighten the yoke retainer strap bolts to specifications.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the yoke retainers and the bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: When will the knock or clunk noise occur?
A:
It occurs when operating the vehicle in high gear or coasting in neutral at 16 km/h (10 mph).
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: When will the ping, snap, or click noise be heard?
A:
It is usually heard on the initial load after the transmission is in gear, either forward or reverse.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What should be done before the installation of the Rear Propeller Shaft?
A:
You need to inspect the splines of the slip yoke for a sufficient coating of grease. If the splines of the slip yoke do not have a sufficient coating of grease, lubricate the shaft with grease (GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent).
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: When does a squeaking sound occur?
A:
It occurs when driving the vehicle at various speeds.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the front propeller shaft yoke clamp bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
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