Will that common driveshaft problem destroy anything?
Hello, I'm new to the board and in need of some help. I have the same clunk in my 96 Mazda b4000 4x4 that I purchased a couple of weeks ago, could someone send me the PDF so I can grease the yoak and splines. Im sure that Im a trader for purchasing a Mazda but could not pass up the truck for $3500. I did have to rebuild the upper end of the engine as it had some lifter tick. Any help would be appreciated.
Will that common driveshaft problem destroy anything?
Hello, welcome to FTE!
There is a link to the Slip Yoke Lubrication PDF in the Technical Information Sticky at the top of this forum.
However, it could be that you don't have the same kind of drivehaft as the one in the PDF. If your '96 Mazda is an extended cab, then if I am not mistaken you actually have a two-piece driveshaft arrangment with a center bearing. If that is the case, the PDF might help you a little, but you're actually better off purchasing a Haynes Repair Manual which goes into better detail regarding the two-piece driveshaft removal/lube.
Will that common driveshaft problem destroy anything?
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Originally posted by Rockledge If your '96 Mazda is an extended cab, then if I am not mistaken you actually have a two-piece driveshaft arrangment with a center bearing. If that is the case, the PDF might help you a little, but you're actually better off purchasing a Haynes Repair Manual which goes into better detail regarding the two-piece driveshaft removal/lube.
Maybe someone else can confirm this?
A '96 Mazda XC has the two piece.... or at least mine does
The Haynes won't help a lot with the lubricating process, but does outline driveshaft removal. My advice, be sure to make marks on the slip joint as well as the others so that you can put the shaft back the same way it came out. Otherwise, you will get a nasty vibration and a $50-70 bill for a rebalance.
Will that common driveshaft problem destroy anything?
Thanks for the information, I will check on the particular setup for the driveshaft when I get home this afternoon. If it helps, the truck is the 96 B4000 SE Extra cab 4x4.
Will that common driveshaft problem destroy anything?
Darn it , i cant get my driveshaft off.. any help tonight before i get pissed-off.... i have a 98 super-cab, it is just like the one in this thread, i have all the bolts out, damm where they tight, just had the tranny rebuilt about 8000 miles ago at 92,000. i tapped a little with a rubber hammer but i dont want to mess up something. Sure was looking forward to seeing if i could help out that damm thump when i take off. the shaft has never been serviced but it had to have been off when they rebuilt the tranny.
thanks for any help alan
Will that common driveshaft problem destroy anything?
alancp,
The first time I lubed my slip yoke it was a little tough getting the driveshaft off after I had removed the bolts. I sprayed the heck out of the flanges with WD-40, let it sit a while, and then carefully gave them a few whacks with a hammer using a wood block against the flanges to absorb the blows. The shaft came off pretty easy after that.
Note: If you decide to do this, DO NOT use the hammer directly on any part of the driveshaft, and only use the wood block on the flanges!
Also, make sure the truck is parked level so that there is no weird kind of torque angles playing on the driveshaft.
You are almost there, so don't get discouraged that the first time is taking a little longer than you had hoped. (It always works that way!)
Will that common driveshaft problem destroy anything?
thanks Rockledge, i just ran out to the garage and sprayed it good with penitrateing oil and turned the shaft and sprayed it somemore, will spray again in morning. Great tip on block of wood and where to hit. Do you have to make the spine slide in some to get clearance to slide the flanges down? alancp
Will that common driveshaft problem destroy anything?
Once you free up the flanges you will notice that you can expand and contract the shaft by virtue of the slip yoke. What is holding you up now is that the drivehshaft flanges are stuck to the transfer case and rear axle pinion flanges.
The ability to expand and contract the driveshaft comes in handy when you go to bolt it back on. Much easier getting it back on then taking it off.
Will that common driveshaft problem destroy anything?
Rockledge i got the job done. Wont be able to test drive it until late tonight. Thanks again a bunch for the help, i would have given up if not for you. Will fill u in later on results....
Will that common driveshaft problem destroy anything?
Oh man far out. What a differance. I have been taking off from red lights like a 93 year old lady for such a long time to avoid the big slam on the drivetrain. I never understood the glove box owners manual until now. The if so equipped is what confused me. It actually says do it every 6000 to 10000 miles depending on normal or severe duty schedule. I went with Mobil 1 synthetic like pierce pierce 69 did.
Rockledge ,
How many miles do you have on the Teflon greese so far ?
Will that common driveshaft problem destroy anything?
I want to thank everyone on this thread for thier GREAT advise. I bought a '99 Ranger XLT 4x4 with Off the Road package. It had this weird thump noise when I pulled out or stopped. Since it had a rebuilt tranny I thought something was up with that. My mechanic wasn't sure what the problem was and I, being a poor grad student, was worried. He mentioned the things it may be and gave me a worst case scenario.
I came here, as I did before I bought the truck, and found this thread. Boy was I happy. I called my mechanic the next morning to tell him what I found out. He had the driveshaft in his hands and was about to grease the yoke (he used a GM product). IT WORKED!!!! The noise is gone and the pick up is even better.
So, I thank you guys so much, and am glad I also have a good mechanic. (I understand cars/trucks but don't do big jobs).
Thanks again. I became a member and will visit often
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Will that common driveshaft problem destroy anything?
Will that common driveshaft problem destroy anything?
Will that common driveshaft problem destroy anything?
