Rear Axle Diagnosis And Testing; Visual Inspection For Fluid Leaks (4X4) - Chery Tiggo 2009 Service Manual

DIAGNOSIS & TESTING
Vehicle Inspection
Inspect the rear axle for the following:
• Check the rear axle for loose bearings.
• Check the rear axle hub for any damage or excessive runout.
Shudder Or Vibration During Acceleration
This problem could be a result of:
• A worn or damaged half shaft inner tripod joint (4x4).
• Improper wheel alignment.
Vehicle Inspection
Inspect the following for leaks or damage:
• Check for grease in the vicinity of the inboard tripod joint and outboard CV joint (4x4).
• Check the inner or outer joint seal boot or seal boot clamp for damage (4x4).
Noise Or Vibration On Turns
A clicking noise or a vibration in turns could be caused by one of the following conditions:
• Damaged outer CV joint or damaged CV seal boot or seal boot clamps (4x4).
• Damaged inner CV joint or damaged CV seal boot or seal boot clamps (4x4).
• Noise may also be caused by another component of the vehicle coming in contact with the half shafts (4x4).
NOTE :
If the CV seal boot is damaged, this will result in the loss and/or contamination of the joint grease, resulting in inad-
equate lubrication of the joint.
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Clunking Noise During Acceleration
This noise may be a result of one of the following conditions:
• A torn seal boot on the inner or outer joint of the half shaft assembly (4x4).
• A loose or missing clamp on the inner or outer joint of the half shaft assembly (4x4).
• A damaged or worn half shaft CV joint (4x4).
Shudder Or Vibration During Acceleration
This problem could be a result of:
• A worn or damaged half shaft inner tripod joint (4x4).
• Improper wheel alignment.
Vibration At High Speeds
This problem could be a result of:
• Foreign material (mud, etc.) packed on the backside of the wheel(s).
• Out of balance tires or wheels.
• Improper tire or wheel runout.

Visual Inspection For Fluid Leaks (4x4)

This problem could be a result of:
• Where seals are used: There should be no appearance of fluid leakage or abnormal abrasions.
• Where sealant is applied: There should be no appearance of fluid leakage or fluid seepage.
• Where attaching bolts are used, fluid-fill and fluid-draining plugs are used: There should be no appearance of
fluid leakage, fluid seepage or loose bolts.
• The housing: There should be no appearance of fluid leakage or fluid seepage.
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