Buick Encore: Wheel Drive Shafts
Buick Encore 2012-2019 Service Manual / Drivline & Axle / Wheel Drive Shafts
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Diagnostic information and procedures
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES
SYMPTOMS - WHEEL DRIVE SHAFTS
IMPORTANT: Complete the following steps prior
Repair instructions
Front wheel drive intermediate shaft replacement (LUV
WITH MH8 OR MH5)
Fig. 1: Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft
Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement (LUV with MH8 or MH5)
FRONT
Description and operation
WHEEL DRIVE SHAFTS DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Front wheel drive axles are flexible assemblies.
Front wheel drive axles consist of the following components:
A front wheel drive shaft tripot joint (in
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Repair instructions
Front disc brake pads replacement
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
NOTE: Always replace disc brake pads in axle sets.
Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
If the brake fluid level is midway between
Vibration analysis - hub and/or axle input
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table:
2
This test will determine the effect of turning input on the vibration.
6
This test will determine the effect of an initial heavy torque load on the
vibration.
7
Damaged or worn wheel drive shafts may cause a noi
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