How much does it cost to rebuild a drive shaft?

In most cases, a new drive shaft costs somewhere between $300 and $1300. Fortunately, it only takes about an hour to replace it. A repair usually costs much less, around $200 to $300 including parts and labor, but this also depends on how many parts need to be replaced.

Is it worth fixing a drive shaft?

The Drive Shaft Repair process is very important. If your vehicle has issues more often than not the drive shaft can be problematic and you have to fix it. If the driveshaft just doesn’t work the way it should, it can end up being super demanding and your vehicle will malfunction more and more.

How long does it take to fix a driveshaft?

That’s very difficult to answer due to the multiple variables involved in removing and replacing hard to access components such as the center driveshaft on a front wheel drive vehicle like your Edge. However, in general, this type of job can often be completed in one business day; or less than 8 service hours.

What does a broken driveshaft sound like?

If you hear a loud clunking noise when shifting your vehicle, this is another sign of driveshaft damage. The likely culprit is a worn u-joint.

Why would a drive shaft needs replacing?

If the U-joint of your drive shaft rotates too fast or fails to rotate, then it’s a problem with your drive shaft. The cap seals of the bearings could have rust on them. Either that or the u-joint itself is not stable. You’ll need to have your drive shaft replaced because you can’t drive your vehicle in this condition.

How serious is a drive shaft problem?

A broken driveshaft can prevent wheels from turning properly, giving you trouble when trying to make turns. This issue limits your overall control of the car. You need any issues that prevent you from driving the car correctly addressed right away for safe driving and continued use of the vehicle.