Really not that bad to do. Order of removal remove wheel remove brake/ brake assy/caliper remove wheel bearing OR remove ball joint/tie rod and move spindle out of way to be able to pull axle out pull u-joint and axle out replace u joints assy is reverse of removal
Changing the angle of the drive shaft when lifting the vehicle's suspension puts excess stress on the universal joints, expect premature wear or breakage to occur.
The drive train uses universal joints and a clutch.
Universal Joints (U-Joints) can wear out.
Ball joints are in the front suspension, it is basically what the wheel assembly pivots on when you turn. Universal joints are on the ends of the drive shaft in a rear wheel drive vehicle. At the transmission and rear end. They give the drive line some flexibility. The same principal is in front wheel drive but are referred to as constant velocity joints, or CV joints.
A good sign is when you stick it in drive or reverse and you have your foot on the brake but it still clunks when it kicks into gear
They are used in axle, drive, and steering shafts.
Drive shafts & axle shafts
Check your universal joints!
unbolt it at each of the universal joints
Worn universal joints.
The drive shaft universal joint is the most likely culprit. I'd suggest changing both the front and back joints.
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