| Clicking noise from rear wheel area of vehicle |
Rear halfshaft hub nut(s) loose |
Check both rear halfshaft hub nuts for security. Rectify as necessary |
| Rear halfshaft outer CV
joint not fully located |
Check the rear halfshaft outer CV
joint is fully located in the rear wheel hub/knuckle(s). Rectify as necessary. Always use a new nut. Take care with the halfshaft and pay attention to boots to prevent damage |
| Rear halfshaft outer CV
joint threaded stem worn or damaged |
Check the rear halfshaft outer CV
joint threaded stem for wear and damage. Rectify as necessary. Always use a new nut. Take care with the halfshaft and pay attention to boots to prevent damage |
| Disc hub movement |
Check the wheel joint/disc hub for movement. Rectify as necessary. Always use a new wheel nut with free rotating washer |
| Knocking noise from rear wheel area of vehicle during turning maneuvers |
Rear halfshaft outer CV
joint worn or damaged |
Check the rear halfshaft outer CV
joint by rotating the CV
joint: Does it articulate? Is it stiff? Is there movement? Is it extremely loose to rotate? Road test to confirm the noise is straight ahead, on full lock or partial full lock. Rectify as necessary. |
| CV
joint boot(s) grease leakage |
Rear halfshaft CV
joint boots (outer and inner) damaged |
Check the rear halfshaft CV
joint boots for disconnection, grease leakage, damage and water ingress. Check for grease leakage around the band/clamp area or from boot. Rectify as necessary |
| Squeak noise from the rear of the vehicle |
Rear halfshaft CV
joint boots (outer and inner) damaged |
Check the rear halfshaft CV
joint boots for disconnection, grease leakage, damage and water ingress. Check for grease leakage around the band/clamp area or from boot. Rectify as necessary |
| Rattle noise from the rear of the vehicle |
Rear left or right halfshaft dust shield loose, worn or damaged |
Check the rear left or right halfshaft dust shield for being disconnected, worn or damaged. Rectify as necessary |
| Vibration or general noise from rear of the vehicle at all speed or at specific speed |
Rear halfshaft inner CV
joint not fully located |
Check the rear halfshaft inner CV
joint is fully located in the Rear Drive Unit (RDU). Always use a new circlip if the inner CV
joint is removed. Take care with the halfshaft and pay attention to boots to prevent damage |
| Rear halfshaft inner CV
joint spline stem worn, damaged or retaining circlip damaged |
With the rear halfshaft disconnected from the Rear Drive Unit (RDU), remove the halfshaft and check the inner CV
joint for excessive play in the spline and inspect the spline for wear or damage. Check the inner CV
joint retaining circlip for damage. Always use a new circlip. Take care with the halfshaft and pay attention to boots to prevent damage |
| Rear Drive Unit (RDU) internal components worn or damaged |
With the rear halfshafts disconnected, check the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) for tight spots or excessive play. Always use a new circlip. Take care with the halfshaft and pay attention to boots to prevent damage |
| Gear whine (high frequency) rear of the vehicle at a specified speed or all speeds |
Rear halfshaft interconnection bar damper loose, worn or damaged |
Check the rear left or right halfshaft damper for being disconnected, worn or damage. Rectify as necessary |
| Oil leak evident from beneath the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) |
Rear Drive Unit (RDU) left and right halfshaft oil seal(s) damaged or deteriorated |
Check the condition of the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) left and right housing oil seals. Rectify as necessary |
| Rear halfshaft inner CV
joint not fully located |
Check the rear halfshaft inner CV
joint is fully located/engaged in the Rear Drive Unit (RDU). Rectify as necessary |
| Rear left or right halfshaft dust shield loose, worn or damaged |
Check the rear left or right halfshaft dust shield for being disconnected, worn or damaged. Rectify as necessary |