For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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DEFINITION: A knock or a clunking noise in the driveline that occurs during operation of the vehicle in high gear or during coasting in neutral at a speed of 16 km/h (10 mph.)
1 | Inspect the universal joints for the following conditions:

• | Damage

• | Wear

Are any of the universal joints damaged or worn?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2 | Replace the worn or damaged universal joint(s). Is there still a knock or a clunking noise? | -- | Go to Step 3 | System OK
3 | Inspect the differential side gears for wear. Are any of the differential side gears worn? | -- | Go to Step 4 | --
4 | Replace the worn differential side gear(s)? Is there still a knock or a clunking noise? | -- | -- | System OK