For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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1 | Check for loose engine mounts. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement Are any of the engine mounts loose? |  | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 3
2 | Tighten any loose engine mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement Has the noise disappeared? |  | System OK | Go to Step 3
3 | Check for a worn or damaged inboard drive axle joint. Refer to Drive Axle Diagnosis in Drive Axle. Is the joint worn or damaged? |  | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5
4 | Repair or replace inboard drive axle joint. Refer to Drive Axle Replacement in Drive Axle. Has the noise disappeared? |  | System OK. | Go to Step 5
5 | Check for a worn differential side case pinion shaft. Refer to Differential Case Disassemble Is the shaft worn? |  | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7
6 | Repair or replace the differential side case pinion shaft. Refer to Differential Case Disassemble Has the noise disappeared? |  | System OK | Go to Step 7
7 | Check for a worn or damaged side gear hub counterbore. Refer to Differential Case Disassemble Is the counterbore worn or damaged? |  | Go to Step 8 | Inspect Transaxle Case
8 | Repair or replace the counterbore. Refer to Transaxle Case Assembly Has the noise disappeared? |  | System OK | Refer to Bearing Noise