Drivetrain shudder / vibration at certain speed
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Drivetrain shudder / vibration at certain speed
I have an 08 Outlander with the V6 engine that has about 95,000 miles. For a few months now I notice a vibration when I'm at low speed and accelerating. I can sense it through the steering wheel and in the whole vehicle - it isn't too bad but definitely noticeable.
I'm pretty sure it isn't a wheel or tire issue, since it only happens accelerating and seems to happen at a certain engine speed (around 2000 RPM). Also, it happens when driving in a straight line, no turning involved.
I wonder about the harmonic balancer being on the way out, but I don't hear about these things failing much.
Has anyone else been through this or have some ideas about the possible sources?
Thanks.
I'm pretty sure it isn't a wheel or tire issue, since it only happens accelerating and seems to happen at a certain engine speed (around 2000 RPM). Also, it happens when driving in a straight line, no turning involved.
I wonder about the harmonic balancer being on the way out, but I don't hear about these things failing much.
Has anyone else been through this or have some ideas about the possible sources?
Thanks.
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After more troubleshooting, I found that the vibration only exists when the vehicle is switched into switched in to 4 wheel drive or all wheel drive.. It doesn't vibrate in front wheel Drive mode. I'm assuming it could be the drive shaft.. Wondering if there could be anything else, and if it is a drive shaft, is it That bad of a job to replace it? It doesn't really look that involved
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11-23-2010 11:45 AM