Vibration Conditions

NOTE: New Constant Velocity (CV) joints should not be installed unless disassembly and inspection revealed unusual wear.

Clicking, popping or grinding noises may be caused by the following:
- cut or damaged front wheel halfshaft joint boots resulting in inadequate or contaminated lube in the outboard or inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housings
- loose front wheel halfshaft joint boot clamps
- another component contacting the halfshaft
- worn, damaged or incorrectly installed wheel bearing, suspension or brake component

Vibration at highway speeds may be caused by the following:
- out-of-balance front or rear wheels
- out-of-round tires

NOTE: Halfshafts are not balanced and do not contribute to rotational vibration disturbances.

Shudder or vibration during acceleration may be caused by the following:
- excessively worn or damaged outboard or inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing
- excessively high CV joint operating angles caused by incorrect ride height. Check ride height, verify correct spring rate and check items under Inoperative Conditions