Do you get any vibration when rolling, under power, in reverse? I
have had that experience with bad U joints too. Maybe that will help.
Its pretty difficult to tell if they are bad with just a visual.
Rascal
On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 6:48 PM, Ted Wiegandt <twiegandt@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Thanks Bernd.
>
> I checked the u-joints and could not detect any play in them. There
> was also no binding or noises when I rotated the tires.
>
> Is there a easy way to check the pinion bearings?
>
> Thanks,
> Ted
>
> On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 11:52 AM, Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@dodgetrucks.org> wrote:
>>
>> Driveline - most common issue is the pinion bearings. Check the u-joints on
>> the driveshaft first though.
>>
>> - Bernd
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Ted Wiegandt [mailto:twiegandt@gmail.com]
>> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 11:09 AM
>> To: dakota
>> Subject: DML: vibration on the highway
>>
>>
>> I have an 02 QC with the 4.7 and an auto. I recently started getting
>> a vibration on the highway. I can feel it in the steering wheel and
>> seat and I can hear a low rumble. I thought it was the new tires, but
>> it only happens when I am on the throttle. If I coast, the vibration
>> goes away. Any ideas on what it might be?
>> Thanks,
>> Ted
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
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