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. |
Knock
Continuous at low speed |
Indicates a worn CV joint | Replace worn assembly. |
Humming or growling
Continuous 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. |