For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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DEFINITION: Transaxle "knocks" at low speeds
1 | Check for a worn or damaged drive axle joint. Refer to Drive Axle Diagnosis in Drive Axle. Is the drive axle joint OK? |  | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 2
2 | Repair or replace the worn or damaged drive axle joint. Refer to Drive Axle Replacement in Drive Axle. Has the knock disappeared? | System OK | Go to Step 3
3 |

1. Remove the transaxle assembly. Refer to Transmission Replacement
2. Check for a worn side gear hub counterbore.

Is the counterbore OK?

System OK

Go to Step 4

4 | Repair or replace the worn counterbore. Refer to Transmission Case Disassemble Has the knock disappeared? |  | System OK | --