[s-cars] Good Deal on New GKN/Löbro Front Axles

[Theodore Chen]

the vibration isn't improving, and i think i'm starting to notice it more under other circumstances, but maybe i'm just hypersensitive now.

the vibration is noticeable when transitioning from coast to acceleration at about 20 mph.  i've noticed it in 2nd and 3rd gear.  how do i determine whether it is the driveshaft bearing or CV joint?

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From: Mark Turczyn <mkturczyn at verizon.net>
To: Theodore Chen <tedebearp at yahoo.com>; Douglas Landaeta <dlandaeta at gmail.com>; Robert Rossato <rossato.qlist at gmail.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 11:54:57 AM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Good Deal on New GKN/Löbro Front Axles

Re: [s-cars] Good Deal on New GKN/Löbro Front AxlesTeddy-

I would say your acceleration shudder is a sign that your front driveshaft CV is starting to go.   I felt it by the gear shift tunnel- but not the knob-- so yours may be some other issue.   I had to replace mine last year with one from a Porsche-- With ramps it is a mildly entertaining process- you have to remove your exhaust system.-- but you do not have to pull your drive shaft.  I did mine in place just removing the front CV joint with a two jaw puller that I really trust.


On 2/19/08 2:29 PM, "Theodore Chen" <tedebearp at yahoo.com> wrote:

> really?  my car has 155k miles on the original ones.  i just replaced another 
> outer CV boot on the driver's side - the old one lasted only 4 years.  i might 
> have to do the passenger side again soon, since i replaced that about 3 years 
> ago.
> 
> i just noticed a small shuddering that seems to come from the rear right 
> corner, judging by the fact that the steering wheel doesn't vibrate and i 
> notice it more with my right butt cheek than my left.  it occurs briefly under 
> acceleration and then disappears.  i'd be mildly surprised if it was a CV 
> joint in the back, since those don't get a lot of flexing.  i'm not sure if 
> it's a driveline or suspension issue yet.  could it be driveshaft?  the 
> gearshift knob doesn't vibrate when this shudder occurs.
>