# Drive Shaft Play into Transmission

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-shaft-play-into-transmission/87793>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [October 24, 2014, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-shaft-play-into-transmission/87793 "2014-10-24T03:26:36Z")\
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**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\
**Post date:** [October 24, 2014, 7:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-shaft-play-into-transmission/87793/11 "2014-10-24T07:58:17Z")

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It may not tick every revolution. If its dry u-joint, it will tick as it binds up and sticks. They make a lot of noise before they go completely out. The end caps have large straps holding them on. It is safe to drive as long as you drive gently. Slower speeds are better of course. Don’t procrastinate, drive it to the shop as soon as you can.

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