Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

- Symptoms - Wheel Drive Shafts



Symptoms - Wheel Drive Shafts

Before beginning diagnosis, review the system description and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system function. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Description and Operation .

Classifying the Symptom

Wheel Drive Shaft symptoms can usually be classified into the following categories:

* Noises
* Vibrations

Noise related concerns are diagnosed within the Wheel Drive Shafts section. For vibration related symptoms, refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Vibration Diagnosis and Correction for diagnosis. Diagnostic Starting Point - Vibration Diagnosis and Correction

Visual/Physical Inspection

* Inspect the system for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the wheel drive shafts.
* Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

* Click Noise In Turns
* Clunk When Accelerating from Coast
* Clunk Noise When Accelerating During Turns