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Bearing Shimming

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Drive-away shudder is the predominant symptom associated with driveline angles condition on vehicles with two-piece driveshafts. Drive-away shudder can usually be corrected by shimming down the driveshaft center bearing bracket. For additional information, refer to DRIVE SHAFTS .

If the drive-away shudder cannot be corrected by shimming down the driveshaft center bearing bracket, check the driveline angles as described in GENERAL PROCEDURES  .