GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Complaint/Condition

Possible Cause(s)

Correction(s)

Clicking noise in turns

Worn or damaged outer CV joints

Replace outer CV joints

Clunk when accelerating from coast-to-drive

Worn or damaged inboard tri-pot joints

Replace inboard tri-pot joints

Shudder or vibration during acceleration

Excessive joint angle

    • Incorrect toe
    • Incorrect trim height
    • Worn or damaged inner or outer CV joints

Adjust toe

Correct trim height

Replace inner or outer CV joints

Vibration at highway speeds

Out of balance wheels or tires

Balance wheels or tires

Out of round wheels or excessive radial force variation (hard spot in tire) tires

Replace wheels or tires

Worn CV joints

Replace CV joints

Binding or tight CV joints

Replace CV joints