Q: I have a 2002 dodge ram 1500 that has broken 3 drive shaft center bearings. why? please help!
My truck has broken every center bearing that has been replaced (about 3). It has also had a rear differential rebuilt (based on the mechanic expert). Yet it broke the bearing again with the drive shaft as well. I don't know why this keeps happening. It seems like the drive shaft shifts out of place causing the center bearing to shift with it and ripping it out of place. I need help in this stressfull situation. Anyone know what could be the cause of this nightmare. PLEASE HELP ME!
My car has 160000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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