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I forgot to mark it on the other side of the CSB. Welcome to Tacoma World! This transmission or transfer case output shaft is where the driveshaft connects. Reinsert a new grease cartridge removing the end caps first.
Before re-installing the driveshaft apply a small amount of grease to the yoke. Step 1: Check u-joints. I took a couple just before I removed the driveshaft and luckily, both of the weights were visible. Hi All, So long story short, I removed the old flogged out centre bearing from my VX and forgot to mark the 2 tail shaft halves.. Or you could probably clean it off on the vehicle too, might not be too much harder. How to Replace a Worn Out U-Joint | YourMechanic Advice. Rednate, "why was it removed? So, if it's ok to just keep greasing it then I'll give it a try... 12-13-2013, 09:27 PM.
Using both hands gently slide the driveshaft from the transmission or transfer case. 13. go to a nice garage and ask if one of the mechanics will please show you how to use a grease gun; how to load it, how to deal with an air pocket, etc. I review my camera as I was taking pictures during the whole process. Removing a drive shaft. There must be no movement, since any movement indicates worn u-joints that must be replaced. Luckily enough the photos were enough. Compare the new u-joint to the old one to ensure that its exactly the same size. There would be no wrong way to put the shaft back in.
A small amount of fluid might leak out so have a fluid catch basin ready. Typical symptoms of u-joints that need replacing include a clunking sound when shifting gears from reverse to drive, vibration at highway speeds, and a clicking noise when moving slowly in reverse. I also recently noticed in the propshaft section of the fsm it indicates to mark the positioning. The need to mark it doesn't really make sense to me personally, what would you do if you got a new driveshaft, shouldn't it be balanced independently? 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. To remove the driveshaft, the rear of your vehicle will need to be jacked up with a floorjack and set securely on to jackstands. Forgot to mark drive shaft before removal of power. Driveshaft Removal... On front wheel drive cars there are two drive shafts which are called CV axles. I just reached down, grabbed the U-Joint cap and pushed it back on. It happens to just about everyone and iyt is marked up to experience.
But if you ever have any questions about driveshafts and how they are installed or how they work/function check the links in this Tech tip: Grigg. I have a tendency to ramble thinking all the side-details are important too). Alignment mark on Driveshaft. Any roughness, binding, or wear felt during this check indicates replacement is needed since u-joints are not repairable. Also, I can create a very similar thump when I am accelerating under load and quickly release the gas pedal. I'm guessing your on a pretty steep learning curve atm. The only thing i can think of is that i was supposed to mark the position of the driveshaft before i pulled it.
Check for free movement and install the snap-rings. After the vehicle is back down on level ground, remember to check the transmission fluid if any was lost with the driveshaft removed. All that he has to do is install a new ujoint and put it back in. The car will roll because the link between the drive wheels and transmission is removed.
Dude if you don't at least try to just grease it up first and let it run for a week then you are. These are shown in the example below. It should be a smooth motion with no rough spots or play in any direction. Three common methods are used to remove the pressed-in, u-joint bearing cups from the driveshaft.
That's what I'm thinking, but wasn't going to eliminate a slip yoke and or joint phasing problem without seeing a picture or a good description of what he has. Take these off next. The vibration may not be noticeable since you aren't actually riding in the car or truck, but it's definitely stressful on the driveshafts. The OFFICIAL clunk/thunk driveshaft thread - Page 2. Tighten the bolts evenly and in a cross pattern to factory specs which is usually 55-65 foot pounds of torque. I counted and pumped about 50 times into the slip yoke zerk and it didn't seem like anything was happening. Has anyone else done this? Step 4: Remove driveshaft. And keep rotating it until the problem is fixed). Chances are, the shaft assembly balance is not altered and the shaft can be re-intalled without regard to it's "clocking" to the rear yoke. These bolts will be very tight so use good quality tools to avoid stripping. "couple of things to consider. Drive shaft out of phase. The needles are just held in there by grease. You may not post new threads.
As Grigg says you need a new ujoint. If you're lucky, you will see witness marks from it previous assembled orientation. Originally Posted by Mel0. I get the same sort bump/thump when doing this. 8 (which isnt maked) how do I line the drivesharft up on the new diff to avoid vibration? Forgot to mark drive shaft before removal of brake. For example, both of these shafts could be assembled wrong But one with yokes welded on each end can not be assembled wrong... (unless welded together wrong to start with). I managed to match it all up and it rides soooo smooth. "if you didn't alter the shaft or remove any you joints then you can't put it back in wrong". If your grease gun gets an air bubble at the pump portion, they lose their "prime" and you have to reload. A driveshaft can be one or two pieces with a center support bearing in the middle.
You will feel the difference in the pump handle resistance when it starts to actually pump. Finish installing the mounting bolts while making sure the alignment marks are together. At the time, i needed to pull the driveshaft out of my tranny's tail housing in order to install new speedo gears (so my speedo would read correctly). There are usually 4 nuts or bolts at the rear where the driveshaft attaches to the differential. Some needle bearings may fall out as the caps come off, but don't worry about them since you will have new ones with your new u-joints. Driveshafts are some of the most neglected items ever. When you say reload do you mean the old cartridge has to be removed and replaced or just re-prime it? Part 4 of 5: U-joint replacement. Nothing else was changed that would cause the vibration. They are a completely snug fit and shouldn't show any play at all. So, i couldnt see it. Now does he feel his title, Hang loose about him, like a giant s robe, Upon a dwarfish treasonous.
A vise is used to remove the u-joint by pressing the bearing cups out. I realize now that i shouldn't have been messing with the u-joint to remove the driveshaft, but this was my first time under there and i wasnt sure HOW to get my driveshaft out to access my tranny's tailhousing. I'm kind of lost with please. HOWEVER, i do know the u-joint coming out of the bell housing will "thunk" as i rotate it back and forth. I did it once around 140k miles and the issue NEVER came back. Make sure the driveshaft is clean by wiping it with a rag. Winch, 285/75/16 BFG Muds.
So, i'm back to my original question... Will rotating the driveshaft and rebolting it 90 degrees fix my vibration problem? However, if the zirk fitting's "direction" is critical, i'm back to wondering if i should just rotate the driveshaft 90 degrees and rebolt/test drive it a few times to see if the driveshaft's balance/rotational position is critical. Can I choose option 3 from your last post? 1996 base 4runner- 2. Is the tailshaft bushing in the transmission still intact? That was also my question cren, but he didn't answer.