Title: Diagnose constant-velocity (CV) joint noise and vibration concerns; determine necessary action.
Course: Automotive Technology III (20104-III) > Section: Manual Drive Train and Axles: Drive Shaft and Half Shaft, Universal and Constant-Velocity (CV) Joint Diagnosis and Repair (Front, Rear, All-Wheel, and Four-Wheel Drive)

Diagnosis should include checking and inspecting CV joints and repairing as necessary.

ASE Education Foundation
2017 Automobile Service Technology (AST) Level
III. Manual Drive Train and Axles
D. Drive Shaft and Half Shaft, Universal and Constant-Velocity (CV) Joint Diagnosis
and Repair (Front, Rear, All-wheel, and Four-wheel Drive)
Task 1

Process/Skill Questions:

- How would a road test verify CV joint noise and/or vibration concerns?
- How would a technician determine the cause of CV joint noise and/or vibration?
- What are causes of joint failure?