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Slip Yoke: All Technical Service Bulletins
Driveline - Bump/Clunk/Squawking Noises
Bulletin No.: 01-04-17-004B
Date: January 05, 2005
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Clunk, Bump or Squawk when Vehicle Comes to Complete Stop or Accelerating from Complete Stop (Replace Rear Drive Shaft Nickel-Plated Slip
Yoke)
Models
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add Cadillac Escalade (Old Style) to the Models section. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 01-04-17-004A
(Section 04 - Driveline/Axle).
Condition
Some customers may comment on a clunk, bump or squawk noise when the vehicle comes to a stop or when accelerating from a complete stop.
Cause
A slip/stick condition between the transfer case output shaft and the driveshaft slip yoke may cause this condition.
Diagnostic Tips
There are several resources in the electronic Service Information System which can provide the technician with information on diagnosis and repair of
clunk conditions, and fix the customer's vehicle right the first time without unnecessary parts replacement. Some of the documents available in SI
include:
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