Driveshaft Center Universal Joint (U-Joint) and Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Place the vehicle on a frame hoist and rotate the driveshaft by hand. Check for rough operation or seizure of U-joint. Check for rough operation or seizure of the CV joint. Install a new driveshaft if it shows signs of seizure, excessive wear or incorrect seating. Refer to DRIVESHAFT .