What happens if your drive shaft falls off?
If the joint is good, then the pinion shaft broke inside the diff. Which will require a used diff from a local auto used auto parts provider. Bouncing down the road might have done some damage to the drive shaft. Evn losing a weight can cause some big problems.
What should I do if my car yoke breaks?
Look at the drive shaft to see if the rear U-joint failed taking out the yoke. If the joint is good, then the pinion shaft broke inside the diff. Which will require a used diff from a local auto used auto parts provider. Rod_Knox July 6, 2016, 5:42am #5 Bouncing down the road might have done some damage to the drive shaft.
How much does it cost to replace a drive shaft?
You probably just need a new U-Joint…about $25 for the part. But you will need as hydrolic press to press the old one out and the new one in. A shop may press in the new joint and you can take it home to install. It depends, it might be as @Yosemite says, a u-joint.
How is the rear differential attached to the drive shaft?
The rear U-joint is pressed into the driveshaft, then it is attached to the rear differential by 4 small bolts and two semi circular clamps. If the bolts backed out, broke off or were removed by a prankster, the driveshaft would simply drop to the ground at the rear. So my question, are the clamps and bolts at the yoke of the differential missing?
What to do if your driveshaft is failing?
If you suspect your driveshaft is having an issue, have the vehicle inspected by a professional technician to determine whether the driveshaft should be replaced. The most popular service booked by readers of this article is Vehicle Drivetrain Inspection.
How can a driveshaft affect the drivability of a vehicle?
When the driveshaft has any sort of issue, it can affect the drivability of the vehicle. Usually, a problem with the driveshaft will produce 4 symptoms that alert the driver of an issue that should be addressed. 1. Intense Vibrations from Underneath the Vehicle
What are the signs of a bad drivetrain?
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