Escalade 4WD V8-6.0L Hybrid (2011)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Testing and Inspection
Symptoms - Propeller Shaft
Symptoms - Propeller Shaft
Before beginning diagnosis, review the system description and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system function. Refer to Propeller
Shaft Description and Operation See: Description and Operation.
Classifying the Symptom
Propeller Shaft symptoms can usually be classified into the following categories:
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Leaks
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Noises
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Vibrations
Leak and noise related symptoms are diagnosed within the Propeller Shaft section. For vibration related symptoms, refer to Vibration Diagnosis, Starting
Point, and Correction See: Testing and Inspection/Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures/Vibration Diagnosis and Correction/Diagnostic Information
and Procedures/Vibration Diagnosis, Starting Point, and Correction.
Visual/Physical Inspection
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Inspect the system for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Propeller Shaft.
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Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
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Leak at Front Slip Yoke See: Leak at Front Slip Yoke
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Universal Joint Noise See: Universal Joint Noise
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Ping, Snap, or Click Noise See: Ping, Snap, or Click Noise
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Knock or Clunk Noise See: Knock or Clunk Noise
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Scraping Noise See: Scraping Noise
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Squeak Noise See: Squeak Noise
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Shudder on Acceleration at Low Speed See: Shudder on Acceleration at Low Speed
Knock or Clunk Noise
Knock or Clunk Noise
Leak at Front Slip Yoke
Leak at Front Slip Yoke