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 nut to CV joint to specification.

Is the repair complete?

200 N·m

(147 lb ft)

System OK

Go to Step 3

3

Check for a damaged inner CV joint. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.

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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