Front Half Shaft

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HALF SHAFT

VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. Check for grease in the vicinity of both the inboard and outboard joints. This is a sign of inner or outer joint seal boot or seal boot clamp damage.

NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION IN TURNS

A clicking noise and/or a vibration in turns could be caused by one of the following conditions:

- Damaged outer CV or inner cross-groove joint seal boot or seal boot clamps. This will result in the loss and/or contamination of the joint grease, resulting in inadequate lubrication of the joint.
- Noise may also be caused by another component of the vehicle coming in contact with the half shafts.

CLUNKING NOISE DURING ACCELERATION

This noise may be a result of one of the following conditions:

- Damaged joint due to contamination caused by a torn seal boot on the inner or outer joint of the half shaft assembly.
- A loose or missing clamp on the inner or outer joint of the half shaft assembly.
- A damaged or worn half shaft CV joint.
- A worn front axle disconnect shaft bearing (AWD Models).

SHUDDER OR VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION

This problem could be a result of:

- A worn or damaged half shaft inner cross-groove joint.
- A worn intermediate shaft bearing (AWD Models).
- Improper wheel alignment. Wheel Alignment Procedures

VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS

This problem could be a result of:

- Foreign material (mud, etc.) packed on the backside of the wheel(s).
- Out of balance tires or wheels. Tire And Wheel Balance
- A worn intermediate shaft bearing (AWD Models).
- Improper tire and/or wheel runout due to a bent rim or damaged tire. Testing and Inspection