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Noise Or Vibration In Turns

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Vibration associated with the Constant Velocity (CV) joints in the half shafts occur in the 3rd and 6th order. Use a vibration analyzer to determine the frequency of the vibration.

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REPAIR
Clicking noise while turning.
  • Lack of lube in CV joint boots.
  • Replace the half shaft.
Clunk or snap noise while turning.
  • Loose wheel or hub nut.
  • Tighten wheel or hub nut. Replace damaged components.
Loud knocking noise centering on inner CV tripod joints.
  • Damaged Differential side/pinion gears.
  • Remove half shaft and rotate side gears by hand. Replace necessary transmission components.

Noise may also be caused by another component of the vehicle coming in contact with the halfshaft, brake or wheel assemblies.

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