What is a cardan shaft on a Porsche Cayenne?
If you’re a Porsche Cayenne owner or prospective owner, you may have heard about issues with the cardan shaft. (The cardan shaft, also referred to as a tail shaft, prop shaft or drive shaft is the shaft that takes drive from the transmission to the rear diff.)
How can you tell if your carrier bearing is bad?
The first sign of a bad carrier bearing is the howling noise it makes. It sounds similar to loud tire noise. It should be apparent to anybody riding in the cab because the drive shaft and carrier bearing run just under the thin floorboards. You may hear the howling only at certain speeds too.
How can you tell if your driveshaft is going bad?
Signs of a bad driveshaft/drivetrain
- Vibrations from under the vehicle. A common symptom of a failing driveshaft is an intense shaking coming from underneath the vehicle.
- Difficulty turning.
- Loud clunking noise.
- Car shudders upon acceleration.
- Squeaking noise.
- Clicking or knocking noise.
What noise does a bad drive shaft make?
If you hear a loud clunking noise when shifting your vehicle, this is another sign of driveshaft damage. The likely culprit is a worn u-joint.
Do I need to remove the driveshaft to replace the bearing?
EPS has devised a solution that does not require driveshaft removal, and does a better job of supporting the driveshaft. The EPS solution re-uses the bearing already on the driveshaft. You’ll want to check that the bearing is still in good shape once you cut away the rubber. It should spin freely, with no binding or noise.
How to replace the center support on the driveshaft?
The factory fix for the support is to remove the driveshaft from the car, disassemble it and use a new center support (with the same rubber centered design) when reassembling it. EPS has devised a solution that does not require driveshaft removal, and does a better job of supporting the driveshaft.
What is a driveshaft center bearing support used for?
The driveshaft center bearing support is used to dampen vibration and lateral movement of the driveshaft as it spins. The factory design of the rubber seems to be a bit weak for the job, usually resulting in the rubber cracking or tearing due to age and the elements.
What tools do you use to replace a driveshaft?
Tools: 13mm, 15mm socket, 5mm hex driver, 18mm wrenches, razor blades, Air grinder, Sawzall or hacksaw. The driveshaft center bearing support is used to dampen vibration and lateral movement of the driveshaft as it spins.