Driveshaft

205-01 Driveshaft 2016 Mustang

Diagnosis and Testing Procedure revision date: 07/21/2014

Base Part Number: 4602

Principles of Operation

Inspection and Verification

1. Verify the customer concern.

2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.

3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step

4. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.

Symptom Chart(s)

Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

Symptom Chart: NVH

Symptom Chart

Condition Possible Sources Actions Driveline clunk - loud clunk when Damaged or worn INSPECT the driveshaft CV joint shifting from REVERSE to DRIVE driveshaft CV joint and/or u-joint for wear or damage. and/or u-joint INSTALL a new driveshaft as necessary. REFER to: Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation). Driveline clunk — occurs as the Worn driveshaft CV INSPECT the driveshaft CV joint vehicle starts to move forward joint and/or u-joint and/or u-joint for a worn condition. following a stop with excessive play INSTALL a new driveshaft if necessary. REFER to: Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation). Buzz – buzzing noise is the same at Incorrect driveline CHECK for correct driveline angles. cruise or coast/deceleration angles REFER to: Driveshaft Angle Measurement (205-01 Driveshaft, General Procedures). REPAIR as necessary. Rumble or Boom – noise occurs at Driveshaft out of CHECK the driveshaft for damage, coast/ deceleration, usually driveshaft balance missing weights or undercoating. speed-related and noticeable over a INSTALL a new driveshaft as wide range of speeds necessary. REFER to: Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation). Grunting — normally associated with Driveshaft CV joint INSTALL a new driveshaft as a shudder experienced during and/or u-joint necessary. acceleration from a complete stop binding REFER to: Driveshaft (205-01

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