Driveshaft Center U-Joint and CV Joint Inspection: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING article. Rotate the driveshaft by hand. Check for rough operation or seizure of the U-joints or CV joints. Install a new driveshaft if it shows signs of seizure, excessive wear or incorrect seating. Refer to DRIVESHAFT article.