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Diagnosis and Testing|Removal and Installation > < 205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts|Specifications

Mondeo 2001 (10.2000-02.2007)

Front Drive Halfshafts - Front Drive Halfshafts Mondeo 2001 (10/2000-02/2007)
Diagnosis and Testing

Inspection and Verification

  1. Verify the customer concern.
  1. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
  1. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.

Symptom Chart – Front Drive Halfshafts

Symptom Chart

Symptom Possible Sources Action
Clicking, Popping or Grinding Noises While Turning
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Inadequate or contaminated lubricant in the inner or outer front drive halfshaft constant velocity (CV) joint.
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INSPECT, CLEAN and LUBRICATE as necessary.
REFER to Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot - /
Outer Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot - in this section.
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Another component contacting front drive halfshaft assembly.
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INSPECT and REPAIR as necessary.
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Wheel bearings, brakes, suspension or steering components.
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INSPECT and REPAIR as necessary. REFER to Section  204-00 Suspension System - General Information / 206-00 Brake System - General Information / 211-00 Steering System - General Information.
Vibration at Highway Speeds
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Out of balance front wheels or tires.
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Balance wheels and tires as necessary.
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Out-of-round tires.
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REPAIR or INSTALL new as necessary.
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Incorrectly seated outer constant velocity (CV) joint in front wheel hub.
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REPAIR or INSTALL new as necessary.
REFER to Halfshaft LH - /
Halfshaft RH - in this section.
Shudder Vibration During Acceleration.
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Excessively high CV joint operating angles caused by incorrect ride height.
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CHECK the ride height, VERIFY correct spring rate.
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CHECK items under Halfshaft Joint Pullout. REPAIR or INSTALL new as necessary.
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Excessively worn or damaged inner or outer front drive halfshaft constant velocity (CV) joint.
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INSPECT and INSTALL new as necessary.
REFER to Halfshaft LH - /
Halfshaft RH - in this section.
Halfshaft Joint Pullout
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Outer front drive halfshaft retainer circlip missing or not correctly seated differential side.
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INSPECT and REPAIR or INSTALL new as necessary.
REFER to Halfshaft LH - /
Halfshaft RH - in this section.
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Front suspension components worn or damaged.
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CHECK for worn bushings or bent components (front stabilizer bar, front suspension lower arm). REPAIR or INSTALL new as necessary. REFER to Section  204-01 Front Suspension.
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Engine/transaxle assembly misalignment.
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CHECK engine mounts for damage or wear. REPAIR or INSTALL new as necessary.
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Frame rail or strut tower out of position or damaged.
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CHECK underbody dimensions. REFER to Section  501-00 .

Diagnosis and Testing|Removal and Installation > < 205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts|Specifications