205-0414 Front Drive Halfshafts 205-04-4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Front Drive Halfshafts
Inspection and Verification 3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported
concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) c.# '
1. Verify the customer concern. before proceeding
to the next step.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical
or electrical damage.
Symptom Chart - Front Drive Halfshafts
Symptom Chart
Symptom
Possible Sources Action
Clicking, Popping or Grinding
Noises While Turning Inadequate or contaminated INSPECT, CLEAN and
I lubricant in the inner or outer I LUBRICATE as necessary.
I Outer Constant Velocity (CV)
I Joint Boot - in this section.
front drive halfshaft constant
velocity (CV) joint.
REFER to Constant
Velocity (CV) Joint Boot -
Wheel bearings, brakes,
suspension or steering
components.
Another component contacting
front drive halfshaft assembly.
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INSPECT and REPAIR as
necessary. REFER to
Section 204-00 [Suspension
System
- General Information]
1 206-00 [Brake System -
General Information] I 21 1-00
[Steering System
- General
Information].
INSPECT and REPAIR as
necessary.
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Vibration at Highway Speeds
Shudder Vibration During
Acceleration. Out of balance front wheels or
tires. Balance wheels and tires as
necessary.
I Incorrectly seated outer I REPAIR or INSTALL new as I
Out-of-round tires.
constant velocity (CV) joint in necessary.
front wheel hub.
I REFER to Halfshaft LH -
REPAIR or INSTALL new as
necessary.
I I I Halfshaft RH - in this section. I
Excessively high CV joint
operating angles caused by
incorrect ride height. CHECK the ride height,
VERIFY correct spring rate.
CHECK items under Halfshaft
Joint Pullout. REPAIR or INSTALL
new as necessary.
Excessively worn or damaged
I inner or outer front drive half-
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INSPECT and INSTALL new
as necessary.
shaft constant velocity (CV)
joint. REFER
to Halfshaft LH
-
I Halfshaft RH - in this sectionk 1;
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205-04-1 1 Front Drive Halfshafts 205-04-1 1
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
N0TE:Do not damage the inner constant velocity 1. Slide a small screwdriver under the boot seat
(CV) joint boot. to allow the air to escape.
N0TE:Discard the grease.
Remove the halfshaft.
Remove and discard the constant velocity
(CV) joint boot clamp.
Installation
Im &AUTION:T~~ total amount of grease
must not exceed
100 grams.
i Apply grease to the intermediate shaft.
*' &AUTION:S~~~~~~ the halfshaft. The inner
joint must not be bent more than
18 degrees.
The outer joint must not be bent more than
45 degrees.
Attach the halfshaft to the intermediate shaft.
3. N0TE:Do not damage the inner constant
velocity (CV) joint boot.
N0TE:Make sure that the intermediate shaft mating
surface for the joint boot is clean.
2. Insert the constant velocity (CV) joint in as
far as it will go, then pull it back
approximately
20 mm.
4. N0TE:lnstall a new CV joint boot clamp.
Using a suitable grip wrench, install the inner
CV joint boot clamp.
5m ~CAUTION:M~~~ sure the halfshaft is
completely installed into the wheel hub.
Using the special tool, install the halfshaft.
Install the inner constant velocity (CV) joint
boot (halfshaft shown removed for clarity).
6. N0TE:lnstall a new wheel hub retaining nut.
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205-04-1 8 Front Drive Halfshafts 205-04-1 8
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Outer Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot(l4 338 0)
Special Tool(~)
I
-
I Clamping Tool, Boot
Retaining Clamp
204-1 69 (1 4-044)
14044
Materials
Name Specification
1 Grease I WSS-MI ~259-v
Remove and discard the grease. I
Removal Installation
&AUTION:The outer constant velocity I' ~CAUTION:T~~ total amount of grease in
(CV) joint is a press fit. Do not disassemble. the
inner constant velocity (CV) joint must
Failure to follow this instruction may result not
exceed
85 grams.
in damage to the outer CV joint.
Apply grease to the outer CV joint boot.
Remove the inner CV joint boot.
For additional information, refer to Inner
Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot in this
section.
2. CAUTIONS:
ADO not bent the inner CV joint more than
18 degrees and the outer CV joint more than
45 degrees.
n~se vise jaw protectors for all operations
in a vise.
N0TE:Secure the halfshaft in a vise.
N0TE:Mark the halfshaft were the CV joint boot is *. Install the Outer CV joint boot=
located.
Use a suitable screwdriver under the boot to
Remove the outer CV joint boot. allow air to escape.
Remove and discard the CV joint boot
retaining clamps.
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206-00-1 3 Brake System - General Information 206-00-1 3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
I B2: CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM FOR LEAKAGE 1
rn Check the brake master cylinder reservoir
sealing points and external brake and clutch
system for leaks. Refer to the brake master
cylinder component tests in this section.
Does the system leak?
-+ Yes
REPAIR as necessary. ADD fluid and BLEED
the brake system. REFER to: (206-00 Brake
System
- General Information)
Brake System Bleeding (General Procedures),
Brake System Pressure Bleeding (General Procedures).
TEST the system for normal operation.
183: CHECK BRAKE WARNING SWITCH OR WIRING I
I rn Ignition switch in position II. I
Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir
filler cap or switch. Allow the float to rest at its
lowest point.
Does the brake warning indicator illuminate?
-+ Yes
The switch or wiring is OK. TEST the system
for normal operation.
-+ No
REFER to: lnstrument Cluster - Vehicles Built I Up To: 1012005 (41 3-01 Instrument Cluster,
I Diagnosis and Testing).
PINPOINT TEST C : VIBRATION WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED
TEST CONDITIONS
DETAl LSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
Cl : ROAD TEST THE VEHICLE
Road test the vehicle without applying the
brakes at 40-80 kmlh (25-50 mph).
Is a vibration present?
-+ Yes
REFER to: Noise, Vibration and Harshness
(NVH) (1 00-04 Noise, Vibration and Harsh-
ness, Diagnosis and Testing).
After servicing, TEST the system for normal operation.
-+ No
GO to C2.
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206-00-1 6 Brake System - General Information 206mOO-16
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS
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D3: PRESSURIZE THE SYSTEM
D4: CHECK FOR BRAKE SYSTEM LEAKS
Pump the foot brake rapidly five times.
Does the brake pedal height build up and then
hold?
+ Yes
CHECK parking brake adjustment and
ADJUST as necessary. REFER to: (206-05
Parking Brake and Actuation)
Parking Brake Cable Adjustment
- Vehicles With:
Rear Drum Brakes (General Procedures),
Parking Brake Cable Adjustment
- Vehicles With:
Rear Disc Brakes (General Procedures).
If the condition still exists. BLEED the brake
system. REFER to: (206-00 Brake System
-
General Information)
Brake System Bleeding (General Procedures),
Brake System Pressure Bleeding (General
Procedures). TEST the system for normal operation.
+ No
GO to D4.
Check for external brake and clutch system
leaks. REFER to the component tests.
Are any leaks found?
+ Yes
REPAIR as necessary. ADD fluid and BLEED
the brake system. REFER to: (206-00 Brake
System
- General Information)
Brake System Bleeding (General Procedures),
Brake System Pressure Bleeding (General
Procedures). TEST the system for normal operation.
+ No
GO to D5.
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206-00-18 Brake System - General Information 206-00-1 8
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
E2: CHECK FOR BRAKE SYSTEM LEAKS
Check for external brake system leaks. Refer
to the component tests.
Are any leaks found?
+ Yes
REPAIR as necessary. ADD fluid and BLEED
the brake system. REFER to: (206-00 Brake
System
- General Information)
Brake System Bleeding (General Procedures),
Brake System Pressure Bleeding (General Procedures). TEST the system for normal operation.
+ No
GO to E3.
E3: PERFORM A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER BYPASS TEST
Test for a brake master cylinder bypass. Refer
to the component tests.
Was a concern found?
+ Yes
INSTALL a new brake master cylinder.
REFER to: (206-06 Hydraulic Brake Actuation)
Brake Master Cylinder
- RHD (Removal and
Installation),
Brake Master Cylinder
- LHD (Removal and
Installation).
ADD fluid and BLEED the bake system.
REFER to: (206-00 Brake System
- General
Information)
Brake System Bleeding (General Procedures),
Brake System Pressure Bleeding (General Procedures). TEST the system for normal operation.
-+ No
System
OK. TEST the system for normal
operation.
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206-00-20 Brake System - General Information 206=00-20
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS
DETAILSIRESULTSIACTIONS
F4: BLEED THE BRAKE SYSTEM
rn Check for air in the brake system. Bleed the
brake system. REFER to: (206-00 Brake System
- General lnformation)
Brake System Bleeding (General Procedures),
Brake System Pressure Bleeding (General Procedures)
.
Is the condition still present?
+ Yes
GO to F5.
+ No
Vehicle OK.
F5: CHECK FRONT WHEEL HUB RETAINING NUT
Check the front wheel hub retaining nut for
looseness.
Is the front wheel hub retaining nut loose?
+ Yes
INSTALL a new front wheel hub retaining nut.
REFER to: Specifications (204-01 Front
Suspension, Specifications).
Do not reuse the
frontwheel hub retaining nut.
TEST the system for normal operation.
+ No
CHECK the parking bake adjustment. REFER
to: (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation)
Parking Brake Cable Adjustment
- Vehicles With:
Rear Drum Brakes (General Procedures),
Parking Brake Cable Adjustment
- Vehicles With:
Rear Disc Brakes (General Procedures).
PINPOINT TEST G
: BRAKE LOCK UP DURING LIGHT BRAKE PEDAL FORCE
TEST CONDITIONS
DETAILSIRESULTSIACTIONS
I GI : ROAD TEST-THE VEHICLE I
Road test the vehicle and apply the brake pedal
lightly.
Do the rear brakes lock up?
+ Yes
GO to G2. GO to Pinpoint Test G.
+ No
Vehicle OK.
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206-00-21 Brake System - General Information 206-00-21
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
162: TIRE INSPECTION
rn Check for excessive tire wear or incorrect tire
pressures.
Are the tires in good order?
-+ Yes
GO to G3. GO to Pinpoint Test G.
-+ No
SUBSTITUTE known good tires. INFLATE to
the correct pressure. TEST the system for
normal operation.
163: BRAKE SHOES OR BRAKE PADS INSPECTION I
rn Inspect the brake shoes or brake pads are
correctly fitted and for grease or fluid contamin-
ation or wear concerns.
Are there any concerns?
-+ Yes
REPAIR or INSTALL new components as
necessary. TEST the system for normal
operation.
-+ No
GO to G4. GO to Pinpoint Test G.
1 64: CHECK PRESSURE CONSCIOUS REDUCING VALVE-RIGHT-HAND REAR I
rn Install pressure gauges in the left-hand front
and right-hand rear bleed nipples. Apply the brake to read 6895
kPa (1 000 psi) at the left-
hand front wheel.
- Read the pressure at the right-hand rear
wheel.
Does the pressure gauge read between 4692-
5164
kPa (680-750 psi) at the right-hand rear
wheel?
-+ Yes
TEST the brake booster. Go to Pinpoint Test
I.
-+ No
INSTALL a new right-hand rear brake pres-
sure control valve. BLEED the brake system.
REFER to: (206-00 Brake System
- General
Information)
Brake System Bleeding (General Procedures),
Brake System Pressure Bleeding (General
Procedures). TEST the system normal operation.
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