Axle Shaft Assembly: Testing and Inspection

HALF SHAFT

Check for grease at the inboard and outboard C/V joint. This is a sign of boot or boot clamp damage.

CLUNKING NOISE DURING ACCELERATION

This noise may be a result of a damaged or worn C/V joint. A torn boot or loose/missing clamp on the inner/outer joint which has allowed the grease to be lost will damage the C/V joint.

SHUDDER/VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION

This problem could be a result of a worn/damaged inner tripod joint or a sticking tripod joint. Improper wheel alignment may also cause a shudder or vibration.

VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS

This problem could be a result of out of balance front tires or tire/wheel runout. Foreign material (mud, etc.) packed on the backside of the wheel(s) will also cause a vibration.