Symptom | Possible Sources | Action |
Clicking, Popping or Grinding Noises While Turning | * Inadequate or contaminated lube in outboard/inboard front wheel driveshaft CV joint. | * INSPECT, CLEAN and LUBRICATE as necessary. |
* Another component contacting driveshaft assembly. | * INSPECT and REPAIR as necessary. |
* Wheel bearings, brakes, suspension or steering components. | * |
Vibration at Highway Speeds | * Out of balance front wheels or tires. | * |
* Out-of-round tires. | * |
* Incorrectly seated outboard front wheel driveshaft CV joint in front wheel hub. | * |
Shudder Vibration During Acceleration. | * Excessively high CV joint operating angles caused by incorrect ride height. | * CHECK ride height, VERIFY correct spring rate and CHECK items under Halfshaft Joint Pullout. REPAIR or INSTALL new as necessary. |
* Excessively worn or damaged inboard front wheel driveshaft joint or outboard front wheel driveshaft joint. | * INSPECT and INSTALL new as necessary. |
Halfshaft Joint Pullout | * Inboard driveshaft bearing retainer circlip missing or not correctly seated in differential side gear. | * INSPECT and REPAIR or INSTALL new as necessary. |
* Engine/transaxle assembly mispositioned. | * CHECK engine mounts for damage or wear. REPAIR or INSTALL new as necessary. |
* Frame rail or strut tower out of position or damaged. | * CHECK underbody dimensions. REFER to REFER to Section 501-00 . |
* Front suspension components worn or damaged. | * CHECK for worn bushings or bent components (front stabilizer bar, front suspension lower arm). REPAIR or INSTALL new as necessary. |