1. At intervals given in Section "Maintenance" at the beginning of this manual, perform a complete inspection of the drive shafts and CV joints as follows.
2. Jack up the front of the car, securely fasten it to the axle stands.
3. Slowly rotate the wheel to inspect the condition of the outer rubber boots. Also check the reliability and condition of the fastening clips (photo). Repeat this check on the inner CV joints. If damage is found in the connections, see Chapter 4.
4. Continuing to rotate the wheel, check for distortion or damage to the drive shafts. Check for play in the joints by holding the drive shaft firmly and trying to rotate the wheel. Repeat this while rotating the differential gear flange. Any significant movement indicates wear in the joints, in the grooves of the drive shaft, or loosening of the mounting bolts or hub nut.
5. While driving, check the clearance in the driveline when changing from acceleration to engine braking and vice versa. If the vibration of the car is felt during acceleration, this usually indicates wear in the CV joints.
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