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:
^ cut or damaged front wheel halfshaft joint boots, resulting in inadequate or contaminated lubricant in the outboard or inboard 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:
^ out-of-balance front or rear wheels
^ out-of-round tires

Shudder or vibration during acceleration may be caused by:
^ damaged powertrain/drivetrain mounts
^ 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