How did the dirveshaft break on this truck?
The only way this could’ve possibly happened is if the bolt holding the dirveshaft yoke …the piece with the internal splines …to the rear axle pinion shaft either came loose or broke. The U-joint is still intact. Someone worked on this truck …the rear axle or driveshaft …who didn’t know what they were doing.
What can be the problem if the drive shaft fell off?
Safe is the easy part. Looking at the pics the U joint is still there and the shaft yoke fell off the pinion shaft at the rear differential. Have you had some differential work done recently as it looks like the pinion nut came lose ? The flange nut on the pinion never comes lose by itself. They are torqued quite high….150 plus lbs/ft.
Where does the torque go in a rear wheel drive car?
Most economy cars are front-wheel drive, so the torque would be transmitted to the two front wheels with what’s called a half-shaft. But if you have a rear wheel drive or four wheel drive vehicle, then a long drive shaft (or propeller shaft) is needed to transfer the torque produced by the engine to the two rear wheels.
What does a drive shaft do in a rear wheel drive car?
A drive shaft (also called a propeller shaft) is essentially a long rod that is designed to transmit torque from the output shaft of the transmission to the rear differential in a rear wheel drive, four wheel drive, or all wheel drive vehicle.
What happens if your car’s drive shaft disconnects?
If the drive shaft were to disconnect on one side while it’s still spinning quickly, there is a good chance it will do massive damage to the underside of your vehicle. Remember that if one end is still connected to the vehicle, the drive shaft will continue spinning for a moment and take out anything in its path.
What does a driveshaft do on a rear wheel drive car?
A driveshaft is the cylindrical shaft that transmits torque from the engine to the wheels. They are most commonly found on rear-wheel drive vehicles, and connect the rear of the transmission to the driveshaft. As the output shaft of the transmission rotates it spins the driveshaft,…
What happens when you have a bad driveshaft?
A broken driveshaft can prevent wheels from turning properly, giving you trouble when trying to make turns. This issue limits your overall control of the car. You need any issues that prevent you from driving the car correctly addressed right away for safe driving and continued use of the vehicle. 4. Shuddering During Acceleration
Most economy cars are front-wheel drive, so the torque would be transmitted to the two front wheels with what’s called a half-shaft. But if you have a rear wheel drive or four wheel drive vehicle, then a long drive shaft (or propeller shaft) is needed to transfer the torque produced by the engine to the two rear wheels.