Symptom
|
Condition
|
Solution
|
| Vibration that increases with speed or kicks in at different speeds |
Excessive play in the
inner or
outer joints or a bent driveshaft |
Replace worn shaft assembly |
| Clunking noise when engaging automatic transmission. |
Worn inner
or outer joints. |
Replace worn shaft assembly. |
| Continuous knock at low speed |
Indicates a worn CV joint |
Replace worn assembly. |
| Continuous humming
or growling noise. |
Inadequate lubrication on inner or outer joints (check
boots for leaks). May also be worn gears or wheel bearings. |
Inspect CV joint - replace necessary. |
| Clunking noise during acceleration or deceleration. |
Worn inboard joint or
differential problem in the transaxle. |
replace worn shaft assembly or repair transaxle as
necessary. |
| Clicking or popping noise. |
Worn outer joint. |
Replace worn shaft assembly. |
| Shudder while acceleration or deceleration. |
Worn inner CV joint. |
Replace worn shaft assembly. |
| Cyclic vibration. |
Worn inner tripod CV joint. |
Replace worn shaft assembly. |
