| Cause of malfunction | Method of elimination |
| Vibration when driving a car | |
| Severe wear of the wheel drive joints | Replace worn out hinges |
| Wheel drive shaft deformation | Replace the hinge assembly |
| Loosening the hub mounting nut | Tighten or replace the nut |
| Car pulls to the side | |
| Wear or damage to the inner joint race | Replace the hinge |
| Outer joint wear or damage | Same |
| Damage or deformation of the wheel drive shaft | Replace the shaft |
| Loosening the hub mounting nut | Tighten or replace the nut |
| Grease leaking from joints | |
| Wear or tear of the outer or inner protective cover hinges | Inspect the hinge, replace it if there is any play. Replace the damaged one cover and grease |
| Insufficient tightening of clamps | Replace and tighten the clamps securely |
| Noise, knocking from the front wheel when the car is moving | |
| Damage or deformation of the wheel drive shaft | Replace the shaft |
| Front wheel drive shaft runout | Same |
| Wear of the inner joint of the wheel drive | Replace the inner joint |
| Loosening the hub mounting nut | Tighten or replace the nut |
| Knocking sound when turning the car | |
| Severe wear of the outer joint of the wheel drive | Replace the hinge |
[Original version of the article on the website: CHEVYMAN.RU]