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You will notice while accelerating/decelerating that your vehicle is making an unusual vibration(in car, steering wheel, shift knob) knocking, ticking, or clunking noise from the undercarriage. If the drive shaft goes out, your not going anywhere, but usually its the Universal Joint going out. These "U Joints" transfer power from your engine to your drive shaft to transfer case, wich in return propels the vehicle. You can also check to see if this is the problem by trying to jiggle/shake the drive shaft, if play(movement) does occur, by the slightest!! Its imperative to replace these Joints. If ignored, the driveshaft could bevel its self from the joints and release, dropping on the highway with probability of coming back up and puncturing through the floor greatly injuring someone or killing them. This also makes you lose instant control and debris could injure drivers around you. The "U Joints" run from 20-50$ a piece depending on the durability you've purchased. Talk to a local mechanic to check the play of the driveshaft, he/she will know immediately.
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Car shakes while accelerating?
Drive shaft is going out
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