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CLUNKING NOISE DURING ACCELERATION This noise may be a result of one of the following conditions: • A torn seal boot on the inner or outer joint of the half shaft assembly. • A loose or missing clamp on the inner or outer joint of the half shaft assembly. • A damaged or worn half shaft CV joint. • A worn intermediate shaft bearing (AWD Models). SHUDDER OR VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION This problem could be a result of: • A worn or damaged half shaft inner cross-groove joint. • A worn intermediate shaft bearing (AWD Models). • Improper wheel alignment. (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS This problem could be a result of: • Foreign material (mud, etc.) packed on the backside of the wheel(s). • Out of balance tires or wheels. (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCEDURE) • A worn intermediate shaft bearing (AWD Models). • Improper tire and/or wheel runout. (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING) REMOVAL 1. Raise and support vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PRO- 2. Remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and wheel assembly (1). 3 - 20 SHAFT-HALF (FRONT) LX |