Symptoms - Propeller Shaft

Symptoms - Propeller Shaft

Strategy Based Diagnostics

Review the system operations in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Driveline Disassembled Views Locations and Driveline Support Assembly Description Description and Operation. All diagnosis on a vehicle should follow a logical process. Strategy based diagnostics is a uniform approach for repairing all systems. The diagnostic flow should always be used in order to resolve a system condition. The diagnostic flow is the place to start when repairs are necessary. For a detailed explanation, refer to Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis.

Visual/Physical Inspection

* Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the vehicle. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories Checking Aftermarket Accessories.

* Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

* Verify the exact operating conditions under which the concern exists. Note factors such as vehicle speed, road conditions, ambient temperature, and other specifics.

* Compare driving characteristics or sounds, if applicable, to a known good vehicle and ensure you are not trying to correct a normal condition.

Intermittent

Test the vehicle under the same conditions that the customer reported in order to verify the system is operating properly.

Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

* Wheel Drive Shafts Description and Operation Description and Operation

* Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

* Rattle Noise Rattle Noise

* Scraping Noise Scraping Noise

* Moaning Noise Moaning Noise

* Whirring or Squealing Noise Whirring or Squealing Noise

* Squeak Noise Squeak Noise

* Knock or Clunk Noise Knock or Clunk Noise

* Shudder on Acceleration at Low Speed Shudder on Acceleration at Low Speed