Chrysler Concorde 2004 Service Manual page 1454

3 - 2 HALFSHAFT
HALFSHAFT (Continued)
1 - INNER BOOT
2 - INTERCONNECTING SHAFT
3 - OUTER BOOT
4 - RIGHT HALF SHAFT
5 - TONE WHEEL
(WHEN EQUIPPED WITH ABS)
6 - INNER TRIPOD JOINT
NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION IN TURNS
A clicking noise and/or a vibration in turns could
be caused by one of the following conditions:
(1) Damaged outer C/V or inner tripod joint seal
boot or seal boot clamps. This will result in the loss
and/or contamination of the joint grease, resulting in
inadequate lubrication of the joint.
(2) Noise may also be caused by another compo-
nent of the vehicle coming in contact with the half-
shafts.
CLUNKING NOISE DURING ACCELERATION
This noise may be a result of one of the following
conditions:
(1) A torn seal boot on the inner or outer joint of
the halfshaft assembly.
(2) A loose or missing clamp on the inner or outer
joint of the halfshaft assembly.
(3) A damaged or worn halfshaft C/V joint.
Fig. 1 Front Halfshaft Assemblies
7 - INTERCONNECTING SHAFT
8 - OUTER RZEPPA JOINT
9 - INNER BOOT
10 - LEFT HALF SHAFT
11 - OUTER BOOT
SHUDDER OR VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION
This problem could be a result of:
(1) A worn or damaged halfshaft inner tripod joint.
(2) A sticking tripod joint spider assembly (inner
tripod joint only).
(3) Improper wheel alignment. (Refer to 2 - SUS-
PENSION/WHEEL
PROCEDURE)
VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS
This problem could be a result of:
(1) Foreign material (mud, snow, etc.) packed on
the backside of the wheel(s).
(2) Out of balance front tires or wheels. (Refer to
22 - TIRES/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(3) Improper tire and/or wheel runout. (Refer to 22
- TIRES/WHEELS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
ALIGNMENT - STANDARD
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