Driveshaft And Axle (2WD): Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting
DRIVESHAFT & AXLE TROUBLESHOOTING
| Trouble Symptom | Probable cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle pulls to one side | Scoring of driveshaft ball joint | Replace |
| Wear, rattle or scoring of wheel bearing | Replace | |
| Defective front suspension and steering | Adjustment or Replace | |
| Vibration | Wear, damage or bending of driveshaft | Replace |
| Driveshaft rattle and hub serration | Replace | |
| Wear, rattle or scratching of wheel bearing | Replace | |
| Shimmy | Defective wheel balance | Adjustment or Replace |
| Defective front suspension and steering | Adjustment or Replace | |
| Excessive noise | Wear, damage or bending of driveshaft | Replace |
| Rattle of driveshaft and worn hub splines | Replace | |
| Wear, rattle or scoring of wheel bearing | Replace | |
| Loose hub nut | Adjustment or Replace | |
| Defective front suspension and steering | Adjustment or Replace |