DRIVE AXLE - RWD TROUBLESHOOTING
DRIVE AXLE (RWD) TROUBLESHOOTING
| CONDITION & POSSIBLE CAUSE |
CORRECTION |
| Knocking or Clunking |
| Differential Side Gear Clearance |
Check Clearance |
| Worn Pinion Shaft |
Replace Pinion Shaft |
| Axle Shaft End Play |
Check End Play |
| Missing Gear Teeth |
Check Differential/Replace Gear |
| Wrong Axle Backlash |
Check Backlash |
| Misaligned Driveline |
Realign Driveline |
| Clinking During Engagement |
| Side Gear Clearance |
Check Clearance |
| Ring and Pinion Backlash |
Check Backlash |
| Worn/Loose Pinion Shaft |
Replace Shaft/Bearing |
| Bad "U" Joint |
Replace "U" Joint |
| Sticking Slip Yoke |
Lube Slip Yoke |
| Broken Rear Axle Mount |
Replace Mount |
| Loose Drive Shaft Flange |
Check Flange |
| Click/Chatter On Turns |
| Differential Side Gear Clearance |
Check Clearance |
| Wrong Turn On Plates (1) |
Replace Clutch Plates |
| Wrong Differential Lubricant (1) |
Change Lubricant |
| Knock Or Click |
| Flat Spot on Rear Wheel Bearing |
Replace Wheel Bearing |
| Low Vibration At All Speeds |
| Faulty Wheel Bearing |
Replace Wheel Bearing |
| Faulty "U" Joint |
Replace "U" Joint |
| Faulty Drive Shaft |
Balance Drive Shaft |
| Faulty Companion Flange |
Replace Flange |
| Faulty Slip Yoke Flange |
Replace Flange |
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Limited slip differential only. |
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FWD AXLE SHAFTS & CV JOINTS TROUBLESHOOTING
| NOTE: |
This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle configuration. The purpose of this Troubleshooting information is to provide a list of common causes to problem symptoms. For model-specific Troubleshooting, refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available in the section(s) you are accessing. |
BASIC FWD AXLE SHAFTS & CV JOINTS TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
| CONDITION |
POSSIBLE CAUSE |
| Grease Leaks |
CV boot torn or cracked |
| Clicking Noise on Cornering |
Damaged outer CV |
| Clunk Noise on Acceleration |
Damaged inner CV |
| Vibration or Shudder on Acceleration |
Sticking, damaged or worn CV Misalignment or spring height |
