Clunk When Accelerating from Coast
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Clunk When Accelerating from Coast
| Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEFINITION: A clunking noise present when accelerating from coast to drive under load. | ||||
| 1 | Check for a loose wheel drive shaft to hub assembly nut. Is the wheel drive shaft nut loose? |
- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 3 |
| 2 | Tighten the wheel drive shaft to hub assembly nut to specification. Is the repair complete? |
240 N.m (177 lb ft) |
System OK | - |
| 3 | Check for a damaged inner CV joint. Is the inner CV joint damaged? |
- | Go to Step 4 | System OK |
| 4 | Replace the inner CV joint. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement . Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |