GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

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?

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Tighten the wheel drive shaft to hub assembly nut to specification. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Is the repair complete?

System OK

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3

Check for a damaged inner CV joint.

Is the inner CV joint damaged?

Go to Step 4

System OK

4

Replace the wheel drive shaft assembly. CV joint. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

System OK

Go to Symptoms-Wheel Drive Shaft, refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Description and Operation