Driveline System-General Information

• Description And Operation
  • Notes
  • Driveline Vibration
  • Driveline Angle
  • Vehicle Certification (VC) Label
  • Rear Drive Axle Identification Tag
  • Rear Drive Axle Identification Tag Denoting Interchangeability Affected Internally
• Diagnosis and Testing
  • Inspection and Verification
  • Rear Drive Axle Noise
    • Gear Howl and Whine
    • Bearing Whine
    • Chuckle
    • Knock
    • Clunk
    • Bearing Rumble
  • Symptom Chart
    • Noise is at constant tone over a narrow vehicle speed range. Usually heard on light drive and coast conditions.
    • Noise is the same on drive or coast
    • Noise is produced with the vehicle standing and driving
    • Noise is more pronounced while turning
    • Loud clunk in the driveline when shifting from reverse to forward
    • Clicking, popping, or grinding noises
    • Vibration at highway speeds
    • Shudder, Vibration During Acceleration
    • Lubricant Leak
  • PINPOINT TEST G61179p1: EXCESSIVE DRIVELINE NOISE
    • G61179t1: CHECK NOISE FROM VEHICLE ON ROAD TEST