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Symptoms - Wheel Drive Shaft

Symptoms - Wheel Drive Shaft
Before beginning diagnosis, review the system description and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system function.

Classifying the Symptom
Wheel Drive Shaft symptoms can usually be classified into the following categories:
^ Noises
^ Vibrations
Noise related concerns are diagnosed within the Wheel Drive Shafts. For vibration related symptoms, refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Vibration Diagnosis and Correction for diagnosis.

Visual/Physical Inspection
^ Inspect the system for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Wheel Drive Shafts.
^ Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

^ Click Noise In Turns
Click Noise In Turns

^ Clunk When Accelerating from Coast
Clunk When Accelerating From Coast

^ Clunk Noise When Accelerating During Turns
Clunk Noise When Accelerating During Turns