Magnum SRT-8 V8-6.1L VIN 3 (2006)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Testing and Inspection
VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. 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.
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A worn intermediate shaft bearing (AWD Models).
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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A worn intermediate shaft bearing (AWD Models).
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Improper wheel alignment.
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.
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A worn intermediate shaft bearing (AWD Models).
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Improper tire and/or wheel runout.
