Inspection and Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Verify the customer concern.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage.VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical - U-joints
- Constant velocity (CV) joints
- Center bearings
- Driveshaft tubes
- Mounting brackets
- Flanges
- Housing and cover damage
- Differential bearings
- Differential gear sets
- Pinion bearings
- If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
- If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and Go to the Symptom Chart - Driveline or Go to Symptom Chart - Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH).