Shudder or Vibration During Acceleration

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.

SHUDDER OR VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION
This problem could be a result of a worn/damaged inner tripod joint or a sticking tripod joint.

Improper wheel alignment may also cause a shudder or vibration.