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Driveshaft
Electrical System
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Starting System
Steering System
Suspension / Alignment
Tires and Wheels
Transmissions
Tune Up

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Domestic Autos/Trucks
Foreign Autos/Trucks
Classic Autos/Trucks

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3970 W. Vickery Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 738-5912
(817) 738-5919
(817) 731-3806 (fax)
info@Jobobservice.com

 

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Driveshaft

The driveshaft is the part of your car that takes the energy from your transmission and sends it to your wheels. We don't think about the driveshaft much until we have problems. If you are having any of the following problems, or if you just can't figure out what is wrong, come see us.

What is your driveshaft problem?

 
Problem Possible Cause Remedy/Repair
Shudder as car accelerates from stop or low speed
  1. Loose U-joint
  2. Defective center bearing
  1. Tighten U-joint or have it replaced
  2. Have center bearing replaced
Loud clunk in driveshaft when shifting gears
  1. Worn U-joints
  2. Warn Rings and pinion gear
  1. Have U-joints replaced
  2. Replace rings and pinion gear.
Roughness or vibration at any speed
  1. Out-of-balance, bent or dented driveshaft
  2. Worn U-joints
  3. U-joint clamp bolts loose
  1. Have driveshaft serviced
  2. Have U-joints serviced
  3. Tighten U-joint clamp bolts
Squeaking noise at low speeds
  1. Lack of U-joint lubrication
  1. Lubricate U-joint; if problem persists, have U-joint serviced
Knock or clicking noise
  1. U-joint or driveshaft hitting frame tunnel
  2. Worn constant velocity joint
  1. Correct overloaded condition
  2. Have constant velocity joint replaced
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