GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION: A clunking noise present when accelerating from coast to drive under load.

1

Check for a loose wheel drive shaft to hub assembly nut.

Is the wheel drive shaft nut loose?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Tighten the wheel drive shaft to hub assembly nut to specification.

Is the repair complete?

240 N·m

(177 lb ft)

System OK

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3

Check for a damaged inner CV joint.

Is the inner CV joint damaged?

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Go to Step 4

System OK

4

Replace the inner CV joint. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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