Drive Axle Troubleshooting

Grinding and clicking noise occurs when turning (at low speed with the steering wheel turned fully)
1 Worn or damaged outer CV joint on the drive shaft on the inside of the turn (refer to Clutch and Drive Shafts section).
2 Loss of CV joint grease, most likely due to damage to the protective boot (refer to Clutch and Drive Shafts section).

Vibration occurs during engine acceleration/deceleration
1 Front wheel toe-in is excessive (refer to Suspension and Steering section).
2 Suspension spring installed height is incorrect (refer to Suspension and Steering section).
3 Inner or outer CV joints are worn (refer to Clutch and Drive Shafts section).
4 Inner CV joint is seized (refer to Clutch and Drive Shafts section).
5 Drive shaft is bent or otherwise deformed (refer to Clutch and Drive Shafts section).

Vibration occurs at high speeds on the highway
1 Wheels are out of balance (refer to Maintenance and Adjustment and Suspension and Steering sections).
2 Front wheel discs are deformed (refer to Maintenance and Adjustment and Suspension and Steering sections).
3 Drive shaft CV joints are worn (refer to Clutch and Drive Shafts section).