# Honda CRV Propellor shaft **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** cr-v, honda\ **Created:** [August 15, 2010, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-propellor-shaft/53560 "2010-08-15T02:10:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BobnChampaign](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/59ef9b/32.png) [@BobnChampaign](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobnChampaign)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2010, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-propellor-shaft/53560/1 "2010-08-15T02:10:17Z")
Recently told the propeller shaft on my 97 CRV. 239K is bad, option is to replace - $1000.00 or remove. Undecided - I’ve kept up maintenance/repairs, really dont want car payments…, but kinda pricey, but maybe offset by sale price - would have to inform any buyer - so lose it there, or lose in repair. Any experience is helpful. ---
**Author:** ![BustedKnuckles](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bustedknuckles/32/25_2.png) [@BustedKnuckles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BustedKnuckles)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2010, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-propellor-shaft/53560/2 "2010-08-15T02:16:59Z")
I doubt the propeller shaft is bad. Maybe the joints on the shaft are bad. Do you have a vibration or clicking/knocking/crackling sounds? I think a second opinion is strongly warranted. If this was a quote from a dealer, get the second opinion from a good independent mechanic. ---
**Author:** ![BobnChampaign](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/59ef9b/32.png) [@BobnChampaign](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobnChampaign)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2010, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-propellor-shaft/53560/3 "2010-08-15T02:34:39Z")
Service manager tells me the joints/propeller shaft are one unit - have to replace the whole thing. ---
**Author:** ![BustedKnuckles](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bustedknuckles/32/25_2.png) [@BustedKnuckles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BustedKnuckles)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2010, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-propellor-shaft/53560/4 "2010-08-15T02:58:38Z")
Yeah, but do you have any symptoms? ---
**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2010, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-propellor-shaft/53560/5 "2010-08-15T03:00:27Z")
Some driveshafts are indeed made in one piece and they are expensive to replace unless you do a workaround. The driveshaft in my Merkur was made like this and the driveshaft was only available through the dealer at 700 bucks plus; and that was 10 years ago. I modified it to use Subaru U-joints. Total cost about 40 bucks. If you don’t do your own repair work it will cost more. Check the Yellow Pages under the “driveline” category and pay a visit to their shop if you have one in your area. They may be able to get around this problem for a few hundred dollars. It’s worth a shot anyway. ---
**Author:** ![hd72mm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/9fc29f/32.png) [@hd72mm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hd72mm)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2010, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-propellor-shaft/53560/6 "2010-08-15T05:09:51Z")
If you are talking about rear end With 239k I am sure you have changed fluid in the rear because if correct honda fluid is not used you will get a noise and they could try and get you to but stuff you do not need. Is it making any noise or vibration? ---
**Author:** ![BobnChampaign](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/59ef9b/32.png) [@BobnChampaign](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobnChampaign)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2010, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-propellor-shaft/53560/7 "2010-08-15T20:01:53Z")
No. Only indication is ‘play’ in the shaft - you can rotate the shaft when the vehicle is on a lift, or rear wheels are unweighted. Service Manager says the should be no play. I haven’t reached under to see for myself. Actually would assume some play is OK, but don’t know the amount. ---
**Author:** ![BustedKnuckles](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bustedknuckles/32/25_2.png) [@BustedKnuckles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BustedKnuckles)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2010, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-propellor-shaft/53560/8 "2010-08-15T20:14:01Z")
Get a second opinion. I’m not convinced removing the shaft will not cause damage. I don’t know how the AWD system in the CRV works. Find an independent Honda shop away from the dealer. They may have a less expensive fix similar to what OK4450 mentioned IF the problem is the propeller shaft. The fact that you cannot tell any problem when driving tells me you really need a second opinion before committing to anything. ---
**Author:** ![Xebadaih](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/d07c76/32.png) [@Xebadaih](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Xebadaih)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2010, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-propellor-shaft/53560/9 "2010-08-15T20:46:51Z")
Get a used shaft from a parts yard. It should run you about $300. Even if it is not new, it will be fine for a vehicle with 239k miles. Many large parts yards even offer a warranty on their parts. I just recently replaced a shaft on a CRV and the used part came with a six month warranty. Not too bad.