2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Front Driveshaft Loose

[bighammer]

I was plowing yesterday and felt a slight vibration when coasting and with the 2lo was able to isolate it to the driveshaft between the front axle and transfer case. I just crawled under (about 5* and windy) expecting to find either a frozen U Joint, or a sloppy loose U joint. What I found was that the 4 bolts holding the driveshaft flange to the transfer case output were very loose.



I remember tightening them up at some point after the clutch install--Noticed them during a lube/inspect. I figured I had forgotten to tighten them. As soon as the weather is better, I plan to Lock-Tite them in.



Anybody else run into this? (or did I miss an obvious step in re-assembly)



BTW, they are 16mm in case you want to check yours

 

[bmoeller]

Originally posted by bighammer

What I found was that the 4 bolts holding the driveshaft flange to the transfer case output were very loose. Anybody else run into this? (or did I miss an obvious step in re-assembly)



BTW, they are 16mm in case you want to check yours

Mine came loose last winter before I used it. Heard something rattling under the truck. Lost one bolt, 2 others were sitting on the X-fer-case skid plate. Last one was barely threaded in. :--)

 

[Cooker]

Something else to add to my maintence list