Chapter 68 Drive Shaft & Transfer Case Diagnosis Service Repair

A dry, worn center support bearing can cause a ___ noise from the drive shaft.

• grinding

• squeaking

• clunking

• whining

Drive shaft problems can normally be classified into two categories- drive shaft noise and drive shaft ___.

• distortion

• slippage

• vibration

• lockup

Drive shaft vibration can be caused by a problem that affects drive shaft runout.

• true

• false

A universal joint should be replaced if the cross moves inside the yoke.

• true

• false

To measure drive shaft runout, a ___ is mounted perpendicular to the shaft.

• micrometer

• dial indicator

• caliper

• ruler

If the drive shaft is within recommended runout limits but still vibrates, the drive shaft may need to

be ___.

• replaced

• balanced

• rechecked

• lubricated

Worn universal joints make a loud noise, especially in ___ gear.

• reverse

• first

• secone

• third

When assembling a universal joint, a vise is used to force the bearing caps into the ___.

• transmission

• rear axle

• clutch

• yoke

When removing a transfer case, a transmission ___ should be used because the heavy transfer case can cause injury or part damage if dropped.

• jack

• seal remover

• flywheel puller

• vise

Transmission fluid leakage at the drive shaft slip joint may be caused by a bad ___.

• universal joint

• rear transmission seal

• front transmission seal

• U-bolt