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Propagandhi41 · 04-17-2004, 07:04 AM

well we think we have the problem...my mechanic thinks its either the universal joints or the carrier bearing, more than likely the carrier bearing, BUT the universal joints can't be removed on the 240sx. [i didn't not realize this until now]. I have heard from multiple sources that the universal joint can't be removed in turn the carrier bearing can't be removed. this equals = i'm screwed. I have to find a used or new driveshaft assembly.

but we're thinking if this is even the problem. when we drive the car it doesn't happen until you get in 4th gear. when you take overdrive off the sound goes away. when i'm driving it down a hill and let off the gas there a rattling sound instead of the humming. if it was the driveshaft wouldn't it make the sound the entire time the driveshaft is turning.

04-17-2004, 07:04 AM	#4
Propagandhi41 Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Trinity, North Carolina Age: 38 Posts: 93 Trader Rating: (0)	well... well we think we have the problem...my mechanic thinks its either the universal joints or the carrier bearing, more than likely the carrier bearing, BUT the universal joints can't be removed on the 240sx. [i didn't not realize this until now]. I have heard from multiple sources that the universal joint can't be removed in turn the carrier bearing can't be removed. this equals = i'm screwed. I have to find a used or new driveshaft assembly. but we're thinking if this is even the problem. when we drive the car it doesn't happen until you get in 4th gear. when you take overdrive off the sound goes away. when i'm driving it down a hill and let off the gas there a rattling sound instead of the humming. if it was the driveshaft wouldn't it make the sound the entire time the driveshaft is turning.