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DEFINITION: A shudder or vibration occurs when accelerating the vehicle.

There is an excessive constant velocity (CV) joint angle.

Repair the CV joint angle.

There is a sticking spider assembly (inner CV joint).

Lubricate or replace the inner CV joint. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement (Tripot Joint) or Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement (Free Motion Joint 2.4 L) .

There is a sticking joint assembly (outer CV joint).

Lubricate or replace the outer CV joint. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement (Tripot Joint 2.2L) or Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement (Free Motion Joint 2.4L) .