Drive Shaft - Ringing/Rattling Sound on Acceleration

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Models


1981-1983 D-150 2-Wheel Drive Trucks Equipped With "Overdrive 4" Manual Transmission


Subject


Drive Shaft "Ringing"


Index


PROP SHAFT & U JOINTS

Date

September 12, 1983


No...


16-01-83

P-3390-C
SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Drive shaft emits a ringing or rattling sound during acceleration. Condition is most predominant when accelerating in 3rd or 4th gear, and disappears during coast.

DIAGNOSIS

Road test the vehicle to verify the condition.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Select the correct I.V.A. drive shaft from the chart below:

1 - PN 4137419 Drive Shaft - 115" W.B.
W/8-1/4", 9-1/4" Axle

1 - PN 4137422 Drive Shaft - 131" W.B.
W/8-1/4", 9-1/4" Axle

Remove drive shaft and replace with new I.V.A. drive shaft.


Note: This bulletin is released in advance of parts availability. The parts listed in this bulletin will be available in late September, 1983.


POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty

TIME ALLOWANCE: Refer to Labor Operation Time Schedule