Clunk When Accelerating from Coast
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A clunk noise occurring when accelerating from coast or a standing start may be caused by a worn or damaged wheel drive shaft inner joint. The common cause of wheel drive shaft inner joint damage is the loss of lubricating grease and/or the presence of foreign material and contaminates in the joint. This usually occurs as a result of a torn or damaged inner joint seal.
Carefully inspect the wheel drive shaft seal for cuts, tears or other damage that may allow the loss of the lubricating grease and/or the entry of contaminates.
If inspection reveals no visual evidence of wear or damage, inspect the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint Inspection .