Focus ZTS L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3 (2001)
Axle Shaft: Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
Inspection and Verification
NOTE: New front wheel drive halfshafts should not be installed unless disassembly and inspection reveals unusual wear.
1. Inspect front wheel driveshaft joint boots for evidence of cracks, tears or splits.
NOTE: While inspecting the front wheel driveshaft CV joint boots, watch for indentations (dimples) in the boot convolutions. If an indentation is
observed, it must be removed.
2. Inspect the underbody for any indication of grease splatter in the vicinity of the front wheel driveshaft CV joint boots outboard and inboard
locations, which is an indication of front wheel driveshaft CV joint boot and/or front wheel driveshaft CV joint boot clamp damage.
3. Inspect for inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing seal leakage at the front wheel driveshaft CV joint.
4. Make sure front axle wheel hub retainer is the correct prevailing torque type.
5. The silicone front wheel driveshaft CV joint boot will sweat during operation, causing a light film of grease to show on the outside of the front
wheel driveshaft CV joint boot. This condition is normal.
NOTE: Halfshafts are not balanced and do not contribute to rotational vibration.
6. If the concerns remain after the inspection, determine the symptoms and go to the Symptom Chart. See: Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
