Component Tests and General Diagnostics

Front Drive Halfshafts

Halfshafts, Front Wheel

NOTE: Do not make any repairs to the halfshaft assembly unless disassembly and inspection reveals wear/damage.

NOTE: Inspect for, and remove, indentations (dimples) in the front wheel halfshaft joint boot convolutions.

^ Inspect the front wheel halfshaft joint boots for cracks tears and splits.
^ Inspect the vehicle underbody for grease splatter near the outboard and inboard front wheel halfshaft joint boots. This is an indication of boot/clamp damage.