Clunk When Accelerating From Coast
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- Check for a loose axle shaft to hub assembly nut. Is the axle shaft nut loose? If so, go to next step. If not, go to step 3 .
- Tighten the axle shaft to hub assembly nut to appropriate specification. Is the repair complete? If so, system is okay.
- Check for a damaged inner CV joint. Is the inner CV joint damaged? If so, go to next step. If not, system is okay.
- Replace the inner CV joint. See AXLE SHAFT INNER JOINT & SEAL under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in appropriate AXLE SHAFTS article in DRIVELINE/AXLES. Is the repair complete? If so, system is okay.