Challenger V6-3.5L (2009)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Testing and Inspection
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
VEHICLE INSPECTION
Check for grease in the vicinity of both the inboard and outboard joints. This is a sign of inner or outer joint seal boot or seal boot clamp damage.
NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION IN TURNS
A clicking noise and/or a vibration in turns could be caused by one of the following conditions:
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Damaged outer CV or inner cross-groove joint seal boot or seal boot clamps. This will result in the loss and/or contamination of the joint grease,
resulting in inadequate lubrication of the joint.
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Noise may also be caused by another component of the vehicle coming in contact with the half shafts.
CLUNKING NOISE DURING ACCELERATION
This noise may be a result of one of the following conditions:
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A torn seal boot on the inner or outer joint of the half shaft assembly.
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A loose or missing clamp on the inner or outer joint of the half shaft assembly.
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A damaged or worn half shaft CV joint.
SHUDDER OR VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION
This problem could be a result of:
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A worn or damaged half shaft inner cross-groove joint.
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Improper wheel alignment. See: Maintenance/Alignment/Service and Repair
VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS
This problem could be a result of:
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Foreign material (mud, etc.) packed on the backside of the wheel(s).
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Out of balance tires or wheels. See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair/Procedures
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Improper tire and/or wheel runout. See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Testing and Inspection
