Drive Shaft/Prop Shaft

Your drive shaft is the link between your transmission and front or rear differential. It has universal joints on both ends to allow it to rotate freely even as the rear end moves over bumps in the road. The drive shaft is carefully balanced when it's installed, and an unbalanced drive shaft can lead to problems. A bad drive shaft or prop shaft can vibrate when under a load or during deceleration. If this continues, your u-joints can be damaged and fail. If a drive shaft fails and disconnects, this can cause a lot of damage to your vehicle and leave you stranded. O'Reilly Auto Parts carries u-joints or a complete drive shaft to make your repair easy.