Drivetrain Vibration HELP
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Drivetrain Vibration HELP
A couple of days ago, I was driving my 97 Mountaineer AWD down the interstate and felt a slight vibration that went away relatively quickly. The way it came and went, I didn't think anything of it--figured it was likely a bad spot in the road. Well a few minutes later, the vibration began again--except much worse. I slowed and pulled off the road to check things and did not see anything obvious. I got back in and started going forward and heard a clank that seemed to correspond with the front axle revolution or front driveshaft revolution.
Now I have it back home and am looking for the problem. The output shaft of the transfer case has a couple of torn spots in the boot. I went to the auto parts store and they do not list this joint/boot. Is this joint a dealer only item? If so, what is the part number or where can I find one?
I have not yet taken it apart, but will be working on it this afternoon. Any tips? Thanks for the help!
Now I have it back home and am looking for the problem. The output shaft of the transfer case has a couple of torn spots in the boot. I went to the auto parts store and they do not list this joint/boot. Is this joint a dealer only item? If so, what is the part number or where can I find one?
I have not yet taken it apart, but will be working on it this afternoon. Any tips? Thanks for the help!
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If they don't have a listing for it, then it may be a dealer only part.
Check all the U joints. Try not to be too gentle while you do this considering the fact that the noise/vibration just started and may only have a little "slack" in a joint.
Check all the U joints. Try not to be too gentle while you do this considering the fact that the noise/vibration just started and may only have a little "slack" in a joint.
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Well, the 'clank' noise it is making now is pretty loud. I took the front driveshaft off and its a 'Spicer' type of joint at the transfer case itself. I don't know if this is the souce of the noise, but the joint is difficult to turn/flex. There does seem to be a lot of play and noise in the transfer case.
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