Driveshaft Center U-Joint and CV Joint Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. 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 AND 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.