Rear prop/drive shaft?

Tiny
MARC MORRIS
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  • 1998 BMW 120D
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 62,000 MILES
Has this snapped or is it the bolts me and my partner were driving fine today then went to take off at lights but nothing? Does anyone know why it would even happen?
Thursday, July 28th, 2022 AT 4:08 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The prop shaft, also known as a drive shaft, is the bridge between the transmission and the differential. Have you checked to see if it is turning when the vehicle is in gear?

Also, if it would have broken, it likely would be on the ground at one end. For some reason, this model isn't listed in my manual. But let me know what you find when checking the driveshaft and I'll try my best to help.

Here is a link you may find helpful. It explains in general how to remove/install a drive shaft, you may need to remove and inspect it for damage.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-remove-a-drive-shaft

Let me know.

Joe
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