2000 X Drive Shaft "Thump"
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2000 X Drive Shaft "Thump"
Hi folks. First timer here and I sure could use some help with the "thump" I'm getting in the rear drive shaft in my 2000 X. It happens when I come to a complete stop and the rear end "settles". I get a pronounced "thump" in the rear. If I put the truck in neutral while rolling and then stop it makes no sound at all....so I'm convinced it's in the drive-line. I have the 2-piece drive shaft that is basically on pieced sleeved inside the other and there's a rubber boot covering the intersection. There is some "play" in the booted section that the dealer says is normal, but I suspect that's where the thump is coming from. Anyone ever dealt with this? Thanks in advance for any feedback!
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Try coming to a slow gradual stop in gear (versus your everyday traffic-light-style of stop) and see if you hear it. Your splined shaft inside the driveshaft (there's usually a rubber boot around it) may need some grease. They're known to have been sparsely greased by FOMOCO.
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Originally Posted by SmokinJohn
Yeah, the Ford tech took care of that exact thump on my 2000 for no charge when I took it in to get the fluids replaced after purchasing it. That was cool.
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Originally Posted by Downriver Thunder
Did he say what was making the thump?
Your splined shaft inside the driveshaft (there's usually a rubber boot around it) may need some grease. They're known to have been sparsely greased by FOMOCO.
