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Question posted by blaylockcorinda71 on January 16th, 2022

Would A Bad Drive Shaft Cause My Vehicle To Vibrate Going Down The Road

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Answer #1: Posted by SonuKumar on January 17th, 2022 7:51 AM
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Can a worn drive shaft cause vibration?

A common symptom of a failing driveshaft is an intense shaking coming from underneath the vehicle. Worn out u-joints, couplers or carrier bearings can cause the driveshaft to vibrate.

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