Pinpoint Test E: Clicking, Popping Or Grinding - Occurs While The Vehicle Is Turning
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- Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
Halfshafts transmit rotary motion through constant velocity joints in a uniform manner. The outer CV joints use balls, have no length compensation and engage in the wheel hubs. The intermediate shaft (right side) is correctly positioned and secured in the differential by the intermediate shaft center bearing. The left CV joint is locked in the differential by a snap-ring.
Possible Sources
- Inadequate or contaminated lubrication in the Constant Velocity (CV) joints
- Another component contacting the halfshaft
- Halfshaft or halfshaft circlip
- E1 CHECK THE CONSTANT VELOCITY (CV) BOOTS AND JOINTS FOR WEAR OR DAMAGE
- Check the constant velocity (cv) boots and joints for wear or damage.
Was wear or damage found?
Yes Inspect the CV joints and halfshaft. Replace components as necessary. REFER to: Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot . REFER to: Outer Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot . No GO to E2 - E2 CHECK THE HALFSHAFTS FOR CONTACT WITH ANOTHER COMPONENT
- Check the halfshafts for contact with another component.
Is there contact between other components with the halfshaft?
Yes Repair as necessary. REFER to: Halfshaft . No GO to E3 - E3 INSPECT THE HALFSHAFT OR HALFSHAFT CIRCLIP
- Inspect the halfshaft or halfshaft circlip.
Was any damage found?
Yes Install halfshaft or halfshaft circlip as necessary. REFER to: Halfshaft . No Inspect the vehicle for any other symptoms related to the halfshafts.