Trouble Shooting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek, 2003 Buick Rendezvous, 2002 Pontiac Aztek, 2002 Buick Rendezvous, and 2001 Pontiac Aztek. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Begin the axle shaft system diagnosis with VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS & CORRECTION under DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT in VIBRATION - DRIVETRAIN article in GENERAL INFORMATION. The use of the Diagnostic Starting Point will determine if the concern is axle shaft related. When instructed to exit the Vibration Diagnosis and Correction diagnostic and return to the Axle Shafts Diagnostic Starting Point, proceed to DESCRIPTION & OPERATION in order to become familiar with the design of the axle shaft.