Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Axle Shaft: Testing and Inspection
VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. Check for grease in the vicinity of the inboard tripod joint and outboard C/V joint; this is a sign of inner or outer joint seal boot or seal boot clamp
damage.
2. A light film of grease may appear on the right inner tripod joint seal boot; this is considered normal and should not require replacement of the seal
boot.
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 C/V 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 driveshafts.
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 driveshaft assembly which has allowed the C/V joint to become damaged.
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A loose or missing clamp on the inner or outer joint of the driveshaft assembly which has allowed the C/V joint to become damaged.
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A damaged or worn driveshaft C/V joint.
SHUDDER OR VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION
This problem could be a result of-
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A worn or damaged driveshaft inner tripod joint.
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A sticking tripod joint spider assembly (inner tripod joint only).
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Improper wheel alignment. Refer to Suspension, for alignment checking and setting procedures and specifications.
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 front tires or wheels. Refer to Wheels And Tires, for the required balancing procedure.
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Improper tire and/or wheel runout. Refer to Wheels And Tires, for the required runout checking procedure.
