Noise and/or Vibration In Turns

CAUTION: Never grasp half shaft assembly by the boots. This may cause the boot to pucker or crease and reduce the service life of the boot.
Avoid over flexing or stroking the C/V joints when handling the half shaft.
Half shafts exposed to battery acid, transmission fluid, brake fluid, differential fluid or gasoline may cause the boots to deteriorate.

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HALF SHAFT
Check for grease at the inboard and outboard C/V joint. This is a sign of boot or boot clamp damage.


NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION IN TURNS
A clicking noise or a vibration in turns could be caused by a damaged outer C/V or inner tripod joint seal boot or seal boot clamps.

This will result in the loss/contamination of the joint grease, resulting in inadequate lubrication of the joint.

Noise could also be caused by another component of the vehicle coming in contact with the half shafts.