removing front driveshaft?

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mundur5

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Location

charlotte, nc

• Aug 20, 2007

• #1

My front driveshaft is making terrible noises, and clanks and doing everything i don't want it to. When I put it in 4high, my car feels like it rumbles. I think the CV joint is worn out. anyways, question is....

What do i need to be cautious of when taking out the front DS? I want it completely out, so any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

johnnyc

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Location

La Habra, CA

• Aug 20, 2007

• #2

Just unbolt it and take it out. Then see if your problem still exists.

 

Begster

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Location

Cape Cod/Boston, Mass

• Aug 20, 2007

• #3

Ya, 4 bolts on each end. If you take the retaining clips off and the u-joint doesn't want to just slip right out, give it a light tap. Should take you 5 minutes or less.

 

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mundur5

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Location

charlotte, nc

• Aug 20, 2007

• #4

thanks guys. i appreciate it.

 

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mudslinger4x4

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Location

Connecticut

• Aug 21, 2007

• #5

it may not be your driveshaft that's making the noise. i had a similar problem in my first jeep and i thought it was my driveshaft, but turns out all the gears in my transfer case were almost completely ground down. i agree with taking out the front driveshaft then shifting to 4hi and if it still does it look into the transfer case.

 

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XJerome

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Location

Douglasville,GA

• Aug 21, 2007

• #6

Do the centering ball kit when you do the u-joints. otherwise you could be pulling it back out. sucks removing a u-joint you just installed to get back to the ball. my shaft was quiet for 2 days before the noise came back.i only did the u-joints the first time.

 

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mundur5

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Location

charlotte, nc

• Aug 21, 2007

• #7

ok thanks guys. ill look into it.