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DRIVESHAFT
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4. TESTING FOR NOISE:
Checking for wheel side (CV) joint noise:
(This noise will appear to emanate closer to the
wheel, rather than the Motor).
1. Shift to the drive mode and maintain a steady
speed between 20 and 30 kmph (12 and 18
mph).
2. Drive the car to form of “8” as shown in below
the Identify an audible and persistent “Cluck”
– like noise during either an extreme left or
extreme right turn.
3. The “Clucking” noise on a particular turn can
be confirmed by repeating the turn.
Checking for Motor side joint noise:
(This noise will appear closer to the Motor, than
the wheel).
1. Shift to the drive mode and maintain a steady
speed between 40 and 60 kmph (24 and 36
mph).
2. Lower the car speed by gently applying the
brakes while ensuring that the tyres do not
screech and the car does not dive forward
sharply.
3. Identify an audible “Dug” sounding noise as
the car decelerates.
As the car slows down, it can be observed
that the sound would become louder and
occur after longer intervals.