Noise From Outboard Drive Shaft CV Joints

Technical News
Number: 98-11-475
Year: 1998
Month: NOVEMBER
Market: ALL






Noise from outboard drive shaft CV joints

This Technical News supersedes Sl 475-1891, Sl 475-1892 and Sl 475-1883


Cars affected
All cars.


Background
On new cars, noise from the outboard driveshaft CV joints can be heard when the wheels are turned to full lock at the same time as the accelerator is depressed.
This is because the grease in the joints has not had time to be properly distributed.


Procedure
In the case of a complaint about the above, inform the customer that the noise will disappear when the car has been driven normally for about 100 - 150 km (65 - 100 miles).