GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Complaint/Condition

Possible Cause(s)

Correction(s)

Clicking noise in turn

Worn or damaged outer CV joint(s)

Replace outer CV joint(s).

CLUNK when accelerating from coast-to-drive

Worn or damaged inboard tri-pot joint(s)

Replace inboard tri-pot joint(s).

Shudder or vibration during acceleration

Excessive joint angle:

  • Incorrect toe
  • Incorrect bumper height
  • Adjust toe.
  • Correct bumper height.
 

Worn or damaged inner or outer CV joint(s)

Replace inner or outer CV joint(s).

Vibration at highway speeds.

Out of balance wheel(s) or tire(s)

Balance wheel(s) or tire(s).

 

Out of round wheel(s) or excessive radial force variation - Hard spot in tire(s)

Replace wheel(s) or tire(s).

 

Worn CV joint(s)

Replace CV joint(s).

 

Binding or tight CV joint(s)

Replace CV joint(s).