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Rear Driveshaft on 2007 3.2L AWD

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Old Dec 4, 2014 | 10:10 PM
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Default Rear Driveshaft on 2007 3.2L AWD

I have a 2007 3.2L AWD and it feels and sounds like I am going over rumble strips at 30-35 mph, any other speeds it drives fine. Had an independent shop look at it and they said that the center bearing on the rear driveshaft is trashed. Anything else that would cause this issue?

Found out that the 2007-2014 center bearing/U joint is not serviceable as the driveshaft is one complete unit. I've heard the T6 rear driveshaft is a PITA to replace. Is it as difficult to replace on the 2007+ 3.2L models? I've searched but haven't found much detail on how to go about this. Is there anything I need to watch out for when doing this?
 

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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 10:19 AM
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You have 2 options:

1. New driveshaft.
Of course the center bearing can be replaced (this is how they put it together at factory), but:
- I am not aware anyone selling this alone.
- You need specialized equipment to remove and install new bearing.
- By this time, you also need new CV joints (fore and aft).

2. Remove the driveshaft, keep it as a souvenir in your garage.
Now your car is a FWD vehicle.
 
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