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Old 05-24-2010, 10:55 PM
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When under moderate acceleration, my driveshaft made a loud clicking noise. After a few days it went from clicking to sqeeking, and now there is hardly a noise at all. On the Driver side rear U-joint there is some grease leaking out. I would love some comments before taking it to the shop..Thank you!
 
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Old 05-25-2010, 01:09 AM
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If you get them replaced make sure they put in ones that have Zirk fittings so you can keep them grease yourself. Takes 5 min. Just keep pumping in the grease until you see it start to ooze out.
 
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Old 05-25-2010, 06:07 PM
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if you have time and some tools it really is an easy fix.

either way, sounds like those u-joints are shot. get it done quick. i had one start to seize in the driveshaft it was getting so hot.
 
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Old 05-25-2010, 10:15 PM
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Yes get them fixed asap!
 
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Old 05-26-2010, 09:52 AM
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I replaced both u-joints yesterday. on the rear, one side was completly greased while the other side was bone dry! you could see the needles starting the wear a patteren. but its fixed and im off driving again. Thank you all for your help!
 
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Old 05-26-2010, 01:22 PM
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did ya happen to get one you can service? they last longer if you can, and do put a few pumps in occasionally.
 



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