Inspection and Verification: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Certain axle and driveline concern symptoms are also common to the engine, transmission, wheel bearings, tires and other parts of the vehicle. For this reason, make sure that the cause of the concern is in the axle before adjusting, repairing or installing any new parts. Refer to NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS article.