Labels:text | screenshot | font | number | document | line | receipt OCR: Troubleshooting Basic Driveshaft and Rear Axle Problems When abnormal vibrations or noises are detected in the driveshaft area, this chart can be used to help diagnose possible causes. Remember that other components such as wheels, tires, rear axle and suspension can also produce similar conditions. BASIC DRIVESHAFT PROBLEMS Problem Cause Solution Shudder as car accelerates from . Loose U-joint · Replace U-joint stop or low speed · Defective center bearing . Replace center bearing Loud clunk in driveshaft when . Wom U-joints . Replace U-joints shifting gears Roughness or vibration at any speed . Out-of-balance, bent or dented . Balance or replace driveshaft driveshaft . Wom U-joints . U-joint clamp bolts loose · Replace U-joints . Tighten U-joint clamp bolts Squeaking noise at low speeds . Lack of U-joint lubrication . Lubricate U-joint; if problem persists, replace U-joint Knock or clicking noise . U-joint or driveshaft hitting frame . Correct overloaded condition tunnel . Wom CV joint . Replace CV joint