SAFARI STORME MY14

FRONT AXLE (4X4) 53 FRONT AXLE (4X4) 8. Align boot marks on shaft. Install and tighten small clamp. CV JOINT TESTING PROCEDURE GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR TESTING DRIVE SHAFT NOISE: 1. Ensure that the DRIVER is alone in the vehicle while conducting the test. 2. All the windows of the vehicle should be fully rolled up to reduce the disturbances caused by external noises. 3. Drive on a smooth stretch of road and pay par- ticular attention to various noises emanating from the front portion of the vehicle. Observe the changes in noise levels through speeds between 10 and 60 kmph. 4. It should be noted here that the driver may en- counter difficulty in distinguishing between similar sounding noises resulting from either the drive shaft or the under-body (For example noise from suspension, steering etc.). 5. Therefore, it is advised that the vehicle be driven on uneven and bumpy surfaces as well, to ob- serve the noises which may then be attributable to the under-body. 6. Focus should be on the side of the vehicle which is being considered for the drive shaft complaint. 7. Tests for CV (Wheel side/ Outer side) and In- board (FA/ Inner side) joints are different and need to be conducted separately. TESTING FOR NOISE CHECKING FORWHEEL SIDE/ OUTER SIDE ( CV) JOINT NOISE NOTE This noise will appear to emanate closer to the wheel, rather than the front axle side. 1. Shift to the 2nd gear and maintain a steady speed between 20 and 30 kmph. 2. Drive the vehicle to form a figure of “8” as shown and Identify an audible and persistent “Cluck” like noise during either an extreme left or extreme right turn 3. The “Cluck-ing” noise on a particular turn can be confirmed by repeating the turn. CHECKING FOR FA SIDE/ INNER SIDE JOINT NOISE NOTE This noise will appear closer to the FA, than the wheel. 1. Shift to the 4th gear and maintain a steady speed between 40 and 60 kmph. 2. Lower the vehicle speed by gently applying the brakes while ensuring that the tyres do not screech and the vehicle does not dive forward sharply. 3. Identify an audible”Dug” sounding noise as the vehicle decelerates. As the vehicle slows down, it can be observed that the sound would become louder and occur after longer intervals.