Inspection and Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. 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
- 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 Symptom Chart - Driveline or GO to Symptom Chart - NVH .