Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints: Testing and Inspection

A: EXCESSIVE DRIVELINE NOISE
A1: CHECK NOISE FROM VEHICLE ON ROAD TEST
1. Road test vehicle to determine load and speed conditions when noise occurs.
2. Assess the noise with different gears selected.
^ Does the noise occur at the same vehicle speed?
-> Yes
INSTALL a new final drive. TEST the system for normal operation
-> No
REFER to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, or Manual Transmission/Transaxle.