Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Inspection and Verification

1. Verify the customer concern.

2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage. Visual Inspection Chart - Mechanical





3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.

4. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to Symptom Chart Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures.

Intermediate Shaft Support Bearing

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to Lifting Points . Rotate the intermediate shaft by hand. If the support bearing shows any signs of roughness or wear, install a new intermediate shaft bearing. REFER to Intermediate Shaft Bearing .