A FWD Vehicle That Makes a Clunking Noise When the Automatic

question 53

Multiple Choice

A FWD vehicle that makes a clunking noise when the automatic transmission is shifted into gear is being diagnosed. Technician A says the problem could be excessive play in an inner or outer CV joint. Technician B says the noise could be produced by excessive backlash in the differential gears and transmission. Who is correct?

• A)A only
• B)B only
• C)both A and B
• D)neither A nor B

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