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Axle Shaft Assembly: Testing and Inspection

Click Noise In Turns
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.

Clunk When Accelerating from Coast
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.

Shudder or Vibration During Acceleration
In order to diagnose a shudder or vibration during acceleration, refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Vibration Diagnosis and Correction.