Replacing Driveshaft?
03-25-08, 04:15 PM
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Replacing Driveshaft?
Has anyone ever had to replace their OEM driveshaft?
And for what reasons?
I read somewhere the source to my vibrations in my cabin is because of the rear U-Joints in my driveshaft are gone.
When I accelerate vibrations get harsher.
When checking for play in the driveshaft. Would bad U-joints cause it to move around?
And for what reasons?
I read somewhere the source to my vibrations in my cabin is because of the rear U-Joints in my driveshaft are gone.
When I accelerate vibrations get harsher.
When checking for play in the driveshaft. Would bad U-joints cause it to move around?
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03-25-08, 04:31 PM
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Yes it's the driveshaft, super easy to replace.
Undo the 4 bolts at the diff, and then slide the old one out, slide on the new one and bolt it down.
You can find a used one cheap (if its n/a) or you can replace your U-joints if you search for the thread.
Undo the 4 bolts at the diff, and then slide the old one out, slide on the new one and bolt it down.
You can find a used one cheap (if its n/a) or you can replace your U-joints if you search for the thread.
03-25-08, 05:12 PM
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Check the Motor mounts,The Transmission mounts,and the Differential mounts Besides Checking the Ujoints..Any of those Mounts If broken can cause Vibration.The Best thing to do is Put the Car up and Check Everything.There is no sense in Just Guessing,as I have found that you think it is One thing and it Turns out to be another part!
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I would also drain the tranny because you are going to get oily if you pull the driveshaft out.
03-25-08, 06:02 PM
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I don't recommend the ghetto U-joint replacement kit. It is a better idea to just replace the driveshaft with a new one. You can get a less-expensive aftermarket driveshaft from Mazdatrix if you don't want to pay the price for an OEM driveshaft.
03-25-08, 06:02 PM
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If you jack up the car from the back and have it tilt forward, you won't get oily. Otherwise you'll have to plug it with something. Also you'll have to drop the catback and one of the heatshields (optional) to get it out. Just hope that your cat isn't welded into the system like mine was. That was a nasty surprise when I was changing my driveshaft.
After I replaced mine, all vibrations were gone. The drive afterwards was so rewarding =D.
After I replaced mine, all vibrations were gone. The drive afterwards was so rewarding =D.
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03-25-08, 09:38 PM
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Has anyone ever had to replace their OEM driveshaft?
And for what reasons?
I read somewhere the source to my vibrations in my cabin is because of the rear U-Joints in my drive shaft are gone.
When I accelerate vibrations get harsher.
When checking for play in the driveshaft. Would bad U-joints cause it to move around?
And for what reasons?
I read somewhere the source to my vibrations in my cabin is because of the rear U-Joints in my drive shaft are gone.
When I accelerate vibrations get harsher.
When checking for play in the driveshaft. Would bad U-joints cause it to move around?
Why? It "tinks", "squeaks" and chirps at me when I drive. The "tink" sound echos through the drive shaft when I change between forward or reverse, or if I let of the gas and dont press back on it real easy. The squeaks happen at low speed 3-6mph, and the chirping noise happens when cruising around 40-45mph
You could possibly feel some play caused by bad u-joints. Depends on how bad they are.
03-25-08, 09:41 PM
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Sorta. I'm overdue to change mine.
Why? It "tinks", "squeaks" and chirps at me when I drive. The "tink" sound echos through the drive shaft when I change between forward or reverse, or if I let of the gas and dont press back on it real easy. The squeaks happen at low speed 3-6mph, and the chirping noise happens when cruising around 40-45mph
You could possibly feel some play caused by bad u-joints. Depends on how bad they are.
Why? It "tinks", "squeaks" and chirps at me when I drive. The "tink" sound echos through the drive shaft when I change between forward or reverse, or if I let of the gas and dont press back on it real easy. The squeaks happen at low speed 3-6mph, and the chirping noise happens when cruising around 40-45mph
You could possibly feel some play caused by bad u-joints. Depends on how bad they are.
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Feels great...the feeling when you have fixed something...and it actually worked...*sigh* feels great. BYEBYE VIBRATIONS!!!!
...for now... HAHAHA
...for now... HAHAHA
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