Broke down on fwy friday

[Blowout]

Loud squealing coming from the front end while driving down the fwy, but no vibration with the car. Pulled over and found it doesn't move when put in gear. just a lot of squealing. Serpentine belt was intact. Had to get towed to a repair shop.


Backing off the flat bed tow truck the car rolled off while still in park. The tow truck driver was also a mechanic on the side and said it's probably the flexplate.


Repair shop called tonight and said the front drive shaft likely needs to be replaced. Said it's different from a normal drive shaft because it's AWD. Said they've had other come in like this in the past 2-3 years. Quoted $900 but will let me know once they get into it. Aftermarket drive shaft is $400, installation the other $500.

I don't see how a drive shaft would have anything to do with the car not going into gear when not it's not moving.