The loud "clang" noise is probably coming from the driveshaft universal joints. The noise is generated because the U-joints are severely worn and are moving around within the driveshaft yolk ...
With nearly 50,000 on- and off-road miles on our '07 Wrangler Rubicon you could say we know it pretty well. As somewhat expected, around 5,000 miles after lifting our two-door JK 4 inches we smelled ...
A drive shaft also known as a propeller shaft and sometimes referred to as a transmission output shaft is a vital component of your vehicle’s drivetrain. Ashraf Mutaasa Kafeero, a mechanic, defines a ...
Last month we covered the installation of a Rubicon Express 2.5-inch uspension system on our '89 YJ. We actually got over 4 inches of lift in the front and over 3 inches in the rear thanks to the Jeep ...
This week I noticed a clunk noise in the back of my 2004 Toyota Highlander when I change between Drive and Reverse and when I ease up on the gas pedal after accelerating. After checking it out, my ...
An outboard engine's water pump is driven by the driveshaft. Here the author is shown sliding the water-pump housing into place. John Tiger Salt, sand, and debris take their toll on your outboard's ...
Some Chevy Silverado 1500 owners may notice a clicking noise coming from their vehicle’s front axle while driving. Now, a possible cause for this issue has been identified, as has a fix. The sound can ...
BMW announced that from November of this year onward it will start replacing gradually the carbon driveshaft in the M3, the M4 and the M4 Convertible with an M specific high-performance driveshaft ...
BMW says that from November 2017 onwards, the CFRP driveshaft in the BMW M3 Sedan, BMW M4 Coupe and BMW M4 Convertible high-performance sports cars will be gradually replaced by an M specific ...
Honda Canada is voluntarily recalling approximately 12,587 of its popular 2012 Civics in Canada. The auto maker wants to inspect and, if necessary, replace the left driveshaft which may not have been ...
Some Chevy Tahoe and Chevy Suburban owners may notice that their SUV makes a clicking noise while driving. The noise may be coming from the vehicle’s front axle while operating in four-wheel drive.