1. Inspect the connections for any looseness.

If there is any malfunction, tighten or replace the applicable part.
2. Inspect the dust boot for damage and cracks.
If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part.
3. Move the spline and joint up and down, left and right by hand and verify that there is no excessive play.
If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part.
Front Drive Shaft (Tripod Joint) Disassembly/Assembly
Front Drive Shaft Removal/InstallationWhen Liftgate Cannot be Opened
When Liftgate Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system
and the liftgate can not be opened, perform the following procedure as an emergency
measure to Open it: 1. Remove the cap on the interior surface of the liftgate with
a flathead sc ...
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights
Purpose
Notifies the driver that a turn light, the hazard warning lights are flashing.
Function
Flashes according to the turn switch and hazard warning switch operations.
Construction
Displayed in the instrument cluster.
Operation
Turn system
1. When th ...
Driveline/Axle Features
Improved driveability
Bell-shaped constant velocity joint adopted for wheel-side joint
of front and rear drive shaft
Tripod-shaped constant velocity joint adopted for differential-side
joint of front drive shaft (ATX) and rear drive shaft
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