Vehicle shakes at 60 mph all wheels and struts replaced
Hello, Are the tires and wheels balanced? If they are balanced then check the
drive shaft. This drive shaft transfer the power from the engine/auto
transmission to the rear differential/rear wheel.
Now, on each end of the drive shaft is a flexible yoke, this splined yoke has
a U-joint with four bearing cups. Two of the bearing cup is attached to the
splined yoke and two are attached to the drive shaft. Now, on the rear
differential end is a yoke but it has 4 bolts and nuts, it also will have a
U-joint attached to the 4 bolted yoke and to other bearing cups attach to drive
shaft. U-Joint is called "Universal Joint" Each U-joint has about 10 degree
circular travel without any type of binding to the U-joints or the drive
shaft.
Two things here. First, take a pry bar and wedge into the U-Joint and move
the bar forwards, backwards, up and down. If the drive shafts moves in any
direction and clanks. The u-joints need to be replaced and I would replace both
of the U-joints. Secondly, if the U-joints aren't loose, then there is a good
possibility that the drive shaft is out of balance. In other words, it has lost
it small welded plats on the drive shaft and when you are drive you Chrysler the
drive shaft is vibrating.
To replace the U-Joints and/or balance the drive shaft. You'll need to remove
those 4 bolts and nuts on the differential yoke. Once the bolts are removed then
push the drive shaft forward, it will slide forward. Now, under the transmission
yoke place a pan/bucket/container to catch the transmission fluid that will
drain out once the drive shaft is pull free from the transmission.
If you don't have a press, vise, brass 5 lb hammer, bushing, punches, then I
would tackle this job of replacing these U-Joints. Without the proper tools, one
can damage the U-joint yokes and the drive shaft. I wouldn't do this without the
tools and experience. I use a cutting torch but I have been do it for 50+
years.
If the drive shaft is out of balance, then you will need to take to Drive
Line Specialty Shop to have it balanced. Also, have them replace the U-Joints.
They have all equipment to do this job. I wish you luck in your endeavor.
GB....stewbison
I wasn't clear. I need to know what weight oil to use in the transmission for a manual transmission.
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