Driveshaft parts question

[DanH]

Replacing a bad center bearing should do a lot to fix a shaking driveshaft.

What do you consider an extreme angle? The CV joint needs to move to somewhat of an angle to be able to remove the shaft. If the boot is still intact and sealed it is probably fine. The CV joint costs 5-10 times more to buy a rebuilt driveshaft than to fix the center bearing. It likely would be making noise if it is bad.

[Hypr5]

When the shaking first started happening, while reversing i heard a noise that sounded like metal slapping metal. It has since gone away and I am left with only shakes. Would that be the type of noise or would it be more of a groaning?

[DanH]

That slapping noise you heard most likely was due to the driveshaft hitting the exhaust heatshield due to the center bearing being shot. The same thing occurred on mine before I replaced the bearing. It was a loud grinding sound.

If the shaft is out of balance that could cause shaking too, among other things, such as failing rear suspension parts. Does the shake vary with the speed of the driveshaft?

When the shaking first started happening, while reversing i heard a noise that sounded like metal slapping metal. It has since gone away and I am left with only shakes. Would that be the type of noise or would it be more of a groaning?