Defective Driveshaft: Symptoms and Damage

A defective driveshaft can cause various symptoms. These include knocking, rattling, or squeaking noises and vibrations. Such symptoms may intensify when starting or accelerating. Knocking and jerking during load changes also indicate a defective driveshaft. The most common causes are bent shafts, one or more faulty universal joints, axial play in sliding sections, or other defects in components such as flex discs.

Typical causes of driveshaft damage include:

• Material fatigue
• Wear and tear
• Mechanical damage
• Overloading

You should only continue driving with a defective driveshaft in exceptional cases. Vibrations and impacts from a damaged shaft transfer to the bearings of the transmission and differential, destroying them. In extreme cases, a shearing driveshaft can jam and block the drive wheels, potentially causing accidents.

Can a defective driveshaft be repaired?

Yes, defective driveshafts can be repaired. REUSS Driveshafts carries out all necessary repairs on driveshafts. This includes replacing universal joints, repairing splines, balancing driveshafts, shortening, lengthening, and even complete new manufacturing.

Are you looking for a professional workshop to help with your driveshaft?

Send your repair request directly via our contact form, email or phone – we’ll be happy to help!

Spare Parts for Hobby Car Enthusiasts

Do you need a new driveshaft or spare parts for your driveshaft?

Ready-to-install driveshafts and propeller shafts as original spare parts or from our own brand section, universal joints and center bearings for all car makes and manufacturers – conveniently order online at the REUSS online shop.