Shaft-Half (Front)

VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. Check for grease in the vicinity of both the inboard and outboard joints. This is a sign of inner or outer joint seal
boot or seal boot clamp damage.

NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION IN TURNS
A clicking noise and/or a vibration in turns could be caused by one of the following conditions:
^ Damaged outer CV or inner cross-groove joint seal boot or seal boot clamps. This will result in the loss and/or contamination of the joint grease, resulting in inadequate lubrication of the joint.
^ Noise may also be caused by another component of the vehicle coming in contact with the half shafts.

CLUNKING NOISE DURING ACCELERATION
This noise may be a result of one of the following conditions:
^ A torn seal boot on the inner or outer joint of the half shaft assembly.
^ A loose or missing clamp on the inner or outer joint of the half shaft assembly.
^ A damaged or worn half shaft CV joint.
^ A worn intermediate shaft bearing (AWD Models).

SHUDDER OR VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION
This problem could be a result of:
^ A worn or damaged half shaft inner cross-groove joint.
^ A worn intermediate shaft bearing (AWD Models).
^ Improper wheel alignment.

VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS
This problem could be a result of:
^ Foreign material (mud, etc.) packed on the backside of the wheel(s).
^ Out of balance tires or wheels.
^ A worn intermediate shaft bearing (AWD Models).
^ Improper tire and/or wheel runout.