Pacifica V6-3.8L VIN L (2005)
Axle Shaft: Testing and Inspection
Rear
HALF SHAFT-REAR
VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. Check for grease in the vicinity of the inboard tripod joint and outboard CV joint; 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 tripod 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.
CLICKING/POPPING NOISE DURING SHIFT (R-to-D or D-to-R)
This noise may be caused by a lack of lubrication at halfshaft-to-hub splines and abutment face.
SHUDDER OR VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION
This problem could be a result of:
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A worn or damaged half shaft inner tripod joint.
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A sticking tripod joint spider assembly (inner tripod joint only).
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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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Improper tire and/or wheel runout.