022-00028AE Operation and Maintenance Manual Troubleshooting 6-7
Drive shaft vibration Noisy
universal joints.
Bent drive shaft. Replace drive shaft.
Loose universal joints. Tighten bolts that secure
joints.
Worn or damaged universal joint. Replace universal joint.
Loose universal joints. Tighten bolts that secure
universal joints.
Lack of lubrication. Lubricate universal joints.
Worn slip joint spline. Replace slip joint.
Noisy Front or Rear Axle. Worn or broken gears. Replace gears.
Low oil level, poor quality oil. Add oil, change oil.
Worn bearings. Replace bearings.
Worn shaft spline. Replace spline.
Problem Cause Remedy