check you drive shaft between the t case and the tranny. the bearing going out really wouldn't cause a bad vib just noise. check u jointa and tires first and save your self alot of headaches. use a screw driver to pry the u joints around, i have had them feel good at first till i could really try to pry them around. mike

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that was my initial thoughts...but, i didn't check with screwdriver...

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what direction was your play in, in-out, up-down, all over, etc...... could be bent tcase arms, i have the same problem. jack it up and remove the wheels, put it in 3rd gear and start listening. a long screwdriver makes a cheap stethoscope. put the handle to your ear and the point wherever you you want to hear whats going on inside. do this with extreme caution, no loose clothing, hair tied up, etc.... if that doesnt help try removing driveshafts one by one and then repeating the process.

 

if the t-case arms were bent, would it still make noise when clutch is not engaged???

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yes, because the axle is still rotating the driveshafts

 

if your not real familiar looking at the t case arms get another zook over to compare. that was a good call to check them out, i forgot about that. very possible the problem. mike

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Your driveshaft may be out of balance.. I think mine is, I get vibes @ 50 or so, but go away when I go faster or slower.

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what about the axle play, how many bearings are back there...how much work to change bearings (are they like front wheel bearings, or pressed in???)
the play was up and down, didn't think to check in and out!?!?!?

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thres only one bearing per side. no its not like the front. pull the drums, unbolt backing plate and pull the axle. what youll see is the axle flange, backing plate, bearing, collar, and seal, not necessarily in that order but you get the idea. theres also some kinda plastic cup thing thats inside the tube. i think its to keep oil from flooding to the outer axle seals.

 

oh yeah youll have to get the collar ground off, the bearing pressed off and and the new collar and bearing pressed on. make sure they install them the same way as the old ones. the bearing faces a certain direction

 

ohhh [censored], i can't do that in the driveway...i'm screwed....anyone know a reputable driveline guy in the PHX,AZ area??

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Dave at Asian Auto Parts of Arizona can take care of all your zuk needs, I will be at his place Monday. He is not that far outside Phx, and well worth the trip!

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moozuki, where is he located???
hey does anyone know if i can disconnect the reaer driveshaft and drive my Zuk approx. 200mi. home in front wheel drive and not screw anything up????
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He's on the Goodyear/Buckeye line. Do you know where the trotter track is on the west side? He is located just south of there. His number is on his web site:

http://www.asianautopartsofaz.com

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