Symptom Chart: NVH

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Condition	Possible Sources	Actions
Driveline clunk - loud clunk when shifting from REVERSE to DRIVE	Damaged or worn driveshaft u-joint	INSPECT the driveshaft u-joints for wear or damage. INSTALL a new driveshaft u-joint or driveshaft as necessary. Refer to: Driveshaft Universal Joint .
Driveline clunk - occurs as the vehicle starts to move forward following a stop	Worn driveshaft u-joint with excessive play	INSPECT the driveshaft u-joint for a worn condition. INSTALL a new driveshaft u-joint if necessary. Refer to: Driveshaft Universal Joint .
Buzz - buzzing noise is the same at cruise or coast/deceleration	Incorrect driveline angles	CHECK for correct driveline angles. Refer to: Driveshaft Angle Measurement (205-01 Driveshaft, General Procedures). REPAIR as necessary.
Rumble or Boom - noise occurs at coast/ deceleration, usually driveshaft speed-related and noticeable over a wide range of speeds	Driveshaft out of balance	CHECK the driveshaft for damage, missing weights or undercoating. CHECK the driveshaft balance. Refer to: Driveshaft Runout and Balancing . INSTALL a new driveshaft as necessary. REFER to: Rear Driveshaft .
Grunting - normally associated with a shudder experienced during acceleration from a complete stop	Driveshaft CV joint and/or u-joint binding	INSTALL a new driveshaft as necessary. Refer to: Rear Driveshaft . Refer to: Front Driveshaft .
Driveline shudder - occurs during acceleration from a slow speed or stop	Driveline angles out of specification	CHECK for correct driveline angles. Refer to: Driveshaft Angle Measurement .
	Binding or damaged driveshaft CV joint and/or u-joint	INSPECT the driveshaft CV joint and/or u-joint and coupling shaft for wear or damage. INSTALL a new driveshaft as necessary. Refer to: Rear Driveshaft . Refer to: Front Driveshaft .
Driveline vibration - occurs at cruising speeds	Worn or damaged driveshaft center bearing support	CHECK the insulator for damage or wear. ROTATE the driveshaft and CHECK for rough operation. INSTALL a new driveshaft as necessary. Refer to: Rear Driveshaft .
	Center bearing bolts not properly seated	LOOSEN and TORQUE the center bearing bolts to specification. Refer to: Rear Driveshaft .
	Loose axle pinion flange bolts	INSPECT the axle pinion flange. TIGHTEN the pinion flange bolts to specification. Refer to: Rear Driveshaft .
	Excessive axle pinion flange runout	CARRY OUT a runout check. REPAIR as necessary. Refer to: Specifications .
	Driveshaft is out of balance	CHECK the driveshaft for damage, missing balance weights or undercoating. CHECK the driveshaft balance. Refer to: Driveshaft Runout and Balancing .
	Binding or damaged driveshaft CV joint and/or u-joint	INSPECT the driveshaft CV joint and/or u-joint for wear or damage. INSTALL a new driveshaft as necessary. Refer to: Rear Driveshaft . Refer to: Front Driveshaft .
	Excessive driveshaft runout	CARRY OUT a runout check. Refer to: Driveshaft Runout and Balancing .
	Driveline angles out of specification	CHECK for correct driveline angles. Refer to: Driveshaft Angle Measurement . REPAIR as necessary.