Axle Shaft Assembly: Testing and Inspection

A worn or damaged front wheel drive shaft constant velocity joint may cause a clicking noise during turns.

If a clicking noise occurs, inspect for a cut or damaged front wheel drive shaft constant velocity joint boot.

A worn or damaged front wheel drive shaft constant velocity joint or a front wheel drive shaft tri-pot joint can cause a clunk during acceleration from coast to drive.

For information on a shudder or a vibration, refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Vibration Diagnosis and Correction in Vibration Diagnosis and Correction.