So I've developed this Driveshaft vibration 2600-2800 rpm in 2nd gear. Or I think it's the driveshaft. What do you think it is, will it get worse or cause other problems, and How hard is it to fix/replace?
Driveshaft vibration 2600-2800 rpm in 2nd gear
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CSB replacement
Make sure you mark the driveshaft before separating the front and rear. Otherwise, if you do not line it back up right, you will have a much worse condition and (like me) trash your brand new CSB within a month.
I just removed mine without removing the exhaust. You do have to unbolt the rear muffler straps and the rear hanger, that will drop it enough for you to separate the driveshaft and take it out.
ALSO, preload your CSB when you install it. This means, when you go to screw in the 2x 13mm bolts that hold it to the chassis, move the CSB along the mounting holes forward about 5 mm (that's all).
The critical part is making sure your 2 parts are lined up right, even 1 spline of difference can cause unwanted vibration, and soon down the road, ANOTHER replacement.
Good luck.BimmerheadBri
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Re: CSB replacement
Originally posted by BimmerHeadBriMake sure you mark the driveshaft before separating the front and rear.Originally posted by BimmerHeadBriI just removed mine without removing the exhaust. You do have to unbolt the rear muffler straps and the rear hanger, that will drop it enough for you to separate the driveshaft and take it out.Comment
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Re: CSB replacement
Originally posted by eightyfoureIt takes some weird positioning, I wish I had removed the exhaust.
Matt, be aware that a bad CSB is not the only cause of driveshaft vibration, it could also be one or both of your u-joints gone bad. In the case of my car when I first did the driveshaft, it was both.Comment
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I just bought a new CSB and guibo, and I will install my new exhaust afterwards. I wouldnt have thought about marking the driveshaft thanks for that tip.Comment
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Originally posted by nefarious7907I wouldnt have thought about marking the driveshaft thanks for that tip.
No offense intended toward you.Comment
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If you are changing the CSB, change the guibo at the same time.Comment
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My car also needs the same Center Drive Shaft Bearing - please continue to post your experiences/tips and any pictures. Thanks. Marvin.'86 325 original owner for 20 years * SOLD *
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FYI a friend helped me look at my driveshaft and it turns out the CSB is bad the rear U-joint is shot--which may have been what caused the CSB to fail. Was going to attempt the de-installl and re-install of a used one -- but after reading threads on what a pain it is...I'm not so sure may need to just bite the bullet and take it too a shop.'86 325 original owner for 20 years * SOLD *
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'05 Honday Odyssey Minivan.Comment
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no factory marks. ujoints cannot be replaced without some major equipment. buy a rebuilt shaft and call it a day. or, play you cards on a used shaft that "seems" to be good. I got lucky on a used shaft, but many others do notComment
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mine was really really bad with broken csb and missing trans mount..... but accellerating would bang, coasting would vibrate the whole car, the shifter shook like madComment
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