InTheBay Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Hey Folks, 2005 Subaru Outback XT, 5EAT. Fresh fluids in Transmission and both diffs Vibration was not instigated by a part change Notes: Loud *ping* noise when shifting into reverse or drive Prop shaft squeaks, only in reverse Amount of acceleration increases vibration So I recently acquired a lovely drivetrain vibration that is enough to cause all my mirrors to shake. It seems to be frequent, but intermittent. The car does drive fine, besides the shake, but I have taken it off the road until I figure out what is going on. My first guess is that my center diff bearings are are shot and I need to replace them with the Hexmods bushings, but any other sources that I should take a peek at would be appreciated. Thoughts? Things to troubleshoot? Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I'd take your post into the Transmissions subforum -- ClimberD knows ALOT about the 5EATs (having taken them apart several times, etc) and might be better able to help diagnose and/or solve your issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheBay Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Okay, I'll crosspost there. If mods want to remove this thread, sure, but I think there is still more that people who read here can offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxman Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Climber-D hasn't logged in in over a month... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05subileggygt Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Grab the drive line and wiggle it side to side and back and forth. If it wobbles and move you have a bad drive shaft joint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 ^ x2 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheBay Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Will attempt this tomorrow or this evening and update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobyvroom Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Driveshaft... Mine did the same thing. Out of no where it started. Every once and a while it would stop. But always came back. I got mine replaced by... Wanna say Colorado Driveline. Think it was 300 with 100 core charge. They even included a shipping label. Totally worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheBay Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 So I just popped it out. Rolled it up on my ramps in reverse, followed the service manual instructions and boom, 14 bolts later out came my prop shaft. http://i.imgur.com/8OPKZdY.jpg http://i.imgur.com/OvVbZVD.jpg My rear prop shaft has partially broken, the yoke feels like crap and wiggles ~10 degrees each way. The front yoke doesnt feel very good either, almost like it has worn into the first 5 degrees of rotation on either axis and anything past that it has to overcome a worn in step in the yoke. I'll have them both replaced for good measure, and the carrier bearing while they're in there if possible. There's a driveshaft shop the next town over I'll be taking it to that states on their website they can do subaru shafts from stock parts, so we'll see what happens. I'll update when I get it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FknBoss Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Any companies make replacement ujoints? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheBay Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Any companies make replacement ujoints? Yes, I dropped it off at a driveshaft shop locally to have new joints/yokes installed. The subaru joints are peened in, and as such, are non-serviceable. To fix this the shop will be cutting off the old joints and welding on new, serviceable ones for me. The cost will probably be in the $200 range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Wow. You're lucky that didn't fail all the way and launch the propeller shaft up thru your floorboard under hard acceleration. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05subileggygt Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 They are replaceable. watch that. Should help allot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FknBoss Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 We all know ujoints are replaceable. But the subaru ones are different. They don't have clips to hold them in like normal.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobyvroom Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 They are replaceable. watch that. Should help allot I wouldn't trust anything that idiot does in the video. When he removes the drive shaft he drags the transmission end through the dirt and across the rocks and junk and then just drops it. One nick in the shaft and when you put it back together your going to cut your seal wide open. What Boss said. The Subaru ones are staked in. I read numerous threads and the only way to get it fixed is to replace the whole drive shaft or bring it to a place that can do it right. Don't try to do it yourself by buying one of those replacement kits. They will fall apart, and the only way to install them correctly is to machine the yokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FknBoss Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I literally watched that video for 5 Seconds and thought what a retard and turned it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish8r Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Sorry for the thread revival.... But as a follow up, what did it end up costing and what all was involved with the repair? Anything unusual or any surprises? Mine is doing the exact same( vibration under acceleration and that ping when going from P,D or R....) and I am looking to get it fixed. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobyvroom Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I got mine replaced. Was really easy. Remove the 4 bolts in the rear, and the two on the support bearing. Slide the old one out, slide the new one in. I got mine from a place in Colorado. I can't remember the name of it. Someone else on here got theirs done at the same place. I think it was like 250 bucks. All your do is throw the old one back in the box and return it back to get your core charge back. Got it in about 2 days. I did a little searching but couldn't find the thread. I'll look tomorrow when I have more time, or see if I can fine the business card from them out in the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redryan98 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I bought my replacement here http://www.wholesaleimportparts.com/ Lot of good reviews and I'm happy with it. You can pick up a used one at a yard for around $100 if you want to go that route. My old prop shaft joints were toast so I'm glad I did it. Unfortuantely it didn't cure my problems, think I have an axle or trans/transfer case issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheBay Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Hey there, at the end of the day it was around $220CAD for the labour, parts, balancing and paint. On a side note, I'm swapping to a MT. Want to buy mine? Havent put many Km on it, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Didn't someone here swap out to a single shaft? 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I replaced my blown stock shaft with a Drive Shaft Shop 1 piece aluminum shaft. Love it! weighs nothing, no noticeable increased NVH, im on coils with whiteline bushings everywhere so things are stiff before the 1 piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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