GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Check for a worn drive axle outboard C/V joint.

Is the joint worn?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Noisy in All Gears

2

Replace the CV joint. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement or Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.

Did the noise disappear?

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System OK

Go to Noisy in All Gears