Driveshaft Question
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Captain Call (01-24-2009)
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Maybe it's something else.......it does squeek too at low speeds. It's really noticable when there's a load too. The other day I had the horse trailer loaded with horses and the dang thing shuddered like crazy between 5-10 MPH or so. Real noticable. What else could it be? I don't think it's the clutch cause it doesn't slip pulling a load and it doesn't shudder other than in this little window I'm having right now. The truck only has 70k miles on it too. The brake pads are even new looking still
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Checked.....wouldn't U-joints shudder at higher speeds too on these trucks? They did on all my other trucks. I just replaced the front driveshaft on my 94 Grand Cherokee and it was shaking at all speeds on that one. It's was the double cardigan(sp) that wen't out on that.
Last edited by Captain Call; 01-24-2009 at 02:27 PM.
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i had this problem last month while coming back from tn towing a boat at low speeds the truck would shake like crazy got it home and found the u-join at the rearend was toast replaced it but now i have a diffrant problem now the carrier bearing is on its way out i am going to replace it this weekend if the weather holds out
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REMOVAL
1. Remove rear propeller shaft.
2. Make installation reference marks on the shaft (1) and slip yoke (2).
3. Remove slip joint boot (1) clamp (2).
4. Slide boot (1) off boot collar (2) and separate the two shafts.
5. Position Bearing Splitter Tool 1130 (2) between slinger and center bearing (1).
6. Install Bridge 938 (3) on the splitter (2) and remove center bearing (1).
INSTALLATION
1. Install new slinger on shaft if removed and drive into position with appropriate installer tool.
2. Install new center bearing (1) and boot collar (2) on shaft.
3. Install bearing (1) and boot collar (2) on shaft with Installer 6052 (3).
4. Clean shaft splines and apply a coat of multi-purpose grease.
5. Align master splines and slide front and rear half-shafts together.
6. Position slip yoke boot (1) on boot collar and install clamp (2).
7. Install propeller shaft in vehicle.
Launch shudder is a vibration that occurs at first acceleration from a stop. Shudder vibration usually peaks at the engines highest torque output. Shudder is a symptom associated with vehicles using a two-piece propeller shaft. To decrease shudder, lower the center bearing in 3.0 mm (0.125 in.) increments. Use shim stock or fabricated plates. Do not use washers. Replace the original bolts with the appropriate increased length bolts
1. Remove rear propeller shaft.
2. Make installation reference marks on the shaft (1) and slip yoke (2).
3. Remove slip joint boot (1) clamp (2).
4. Slide boot (1) off boot collar (2) and separate the two shafts.
5. Position Bearing Splitter Tool 1130 (2) between slinger and center bearing (1).
6. Install Bridge 938 (3) on the splitter (2) and remove center bearing (1).
INSTALLATION
1. Install new slinger on shaft if removed and drive into position with appropriate installer tool.
2. Install new center bearing (1) and boot collar (2) on shaft.
3. Install bearing (1) and boot collar (2) on shaft with Installer 6052 (3).
4. Clean shaft splines and apply a coat of multi-purpose grease.
5. Align master splines and slide front and rear half-shafts together.
6. Position slip yoke boot (1) on boot collar and install clamp (2).
7. Install propeller shaft in vehicle.
Launch shudder is a vibration that occurs at first acceleration from a stop. Shudder vibration usually peaks at the engines highest torque output. Shudder is a symptom associated with vehicles using a two-piece propeller shaft. To decrease shudder, lower the center bearing in 3.0 mm (0.125 in.) increments. Use shim stock or fabricated plates. Do not use washers. Replace the original bolts with the appropriate increased length bolts