Preliminary Inspection
Symptom Chart(s)
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.
REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Symptom Chart: NVH
Symptom Chart
Condition | Actions |
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Axle howling or whine – front or rear axle | GO to Pinpoint Test A |
Driveline clunk - loud clunk when shifting from REVERSE to DRIVE | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
Driveline clunk (Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles) — occurs during acceleration or from cruise to coast/deceleration | GO to Pinpoint Test C |
Driveline clunk — occurs as the vehicle starts to move forward following a stop | GO to Pinpoint Test D |
Clicking, popping or grinding - occurs while the vehicle is turning | GO to Pinpoint Test E |
Grunting — normally associated with a shudder experienced during acceleration from a complete stop | GO to Pinpoint Test F |
Driveline vibration - occurs at cruising speeds | GO to Pinpoint Test G |
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions Halfshafts transmit rotary motion through constant velocity joints in a uniform manner. The outer CV joints use balls, have no length compensation and engage in the wheel hubs. The intermediate shaft (right side) is correctly positioned and secured in the differential by the intermediate shaft center bearing. The left CV joint is locked in the differential by a snap-ring. Possible Sources
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A1 INSPECT WHEEL HUB BEARINGS | ||||
Was any wheel hub bearing play or damage found?
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Normal Operation and Fault Conditions Halfshafts transmit rotary motion through constant velocity joints in a uniform manner. The outer CV joints use balls, have no length compensation and engage in the wheel hubs. The intermediate shaft (right side) is correctly positioned and secured in the differential by the intermediate shaft center bearing. The left CV joint is locked in the differential by a snap-ring. Possible Sources
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B1 CHECK THE HUB NUT TORQUE | ||||
Is the hub nut loose?
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B2 CHECK THE CONSTANT VELOCITY (CV) BOOTS AND JOINTS FOR WEAR OR DAMAGE | ||||
Was damage found?
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B3 CHECK THE TORQUE ON SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEM FASTENERS | ||||
Is the any of the suspension and steering fastener loose?
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Normal Operation and Fault Conditions Halfshafts transmit rotary motion through constant velocity joints in a uniform manner. The outer CV joints use balls, have no length compensation and engage in the wheel hubs. The intermediate shaft (right side) is correctly positioned and secured in the differential by the intermediate shaft center bearing. The left CV joint is locked in the differential by a snap-ring. Possible Sources
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C1 CHECK THE HUB NUT TORQUE | ||||
Is the hub nut loose?
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C2 CHECK THE CONSTANT VELOCITY (CV) BOOTS AND JOINTS FOR WEAR OR DAMAGE | ||||
Was damage found?
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C3 CHECK THE TORQUE ON SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEM FASTENERS | ||||
Is the any of the suspension and steering fastener loose?
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Normal Operation and Fault Conditions Halfshafts transmit rotary motion through constant velocity joints in a uniform manner. The outer CV joints use balls, have no length compensation and engage in the wheel hubs. The intermediate shaft (right side) is correctly positioned and secured in the differential by the intermediate shaft center bearing. The left CV joint is locked in the differential by a snap-ring. Possible Sources
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D1 CHECK FOR LOOSE HUB NUT | ||||
Are any hub nuts loose?
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D2 CHECK THE TORQUE ON SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEM FASTENERS | ||||
Is the any of the suspension and steering fastener loose?
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Normal Operation and Fault Conditions Halfshafts transmit rotary motion through constant velocity joints in a uniform manner. The outer CV joints use balls, have no length compensation and engage in the wheel hubs. The intermediate shaft (right side) is correctly positioned and secured in the differential by the intermediate shaft center bearing. The left CV joint is locked in the differential by a snap-ring. Possible Sources
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E1 CHECK THE CONSTANT VELOCITY (CV) BOOTS AND JOINTS FOR WEAR OR DAMAGE | ||||
Was wear or damage found?
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E2 CHECK THE HALFSHAFTS FOR CONTACT WITH ANOTHER COMPONENT | ||||
Is there contact between other components with the halfshaft?
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E3 INSPECT THE HALFSHAFT OR HALFSHAFT CIRCLIP | ||||
Was any damage found?
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Normal Operation and Fault Conditions Halfshafts transmit rotary motion through constant velocity joints in a uniform manner. The outer CV joints use balls, have no length compensation and engage in the wheel hubs. The intermediate shaft (right side) is correctly positioned and secured in the differential by the intermediate shaft center bearing. The left CV joint is locked in the differential by a snap-ring. Possible Sources
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F1 CHECK THE OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY (CV) JOINT FOR CORRECT SEATING INTO THE HUB | ||||
Is the outer Constant Velocity (CV) joint seated correctly into the hub?
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Normal Operation and Fault Conditions Halfshafts transmit rotary motion through constant velocity joints in a uniform manner. The outer CV joints use balls, have no length compensation and engage in the wheel hubs. The intermediate shaft (right side) is correctly positioned and secured in the differential by the intermediate shaft center bearing. The left CV joint is locked in the differential by a snap-ring. Possible Sources
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G1 CHECK THE OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY (CV) JOINT FOR CORRECT SEATING INTO THE HUB | ||||
Is the outer Constant Velocity (CV) joint seated correctly into the hub?
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Removal
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
Remove and discard the 2 rear stabilizer bar link nuts and remove the rear stabilizer bar link.