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Driveline - Vibration/Harshness/Shake and Body Boom: Overview

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VIBRATION - DRIVELINE BODY BOOM, HARSHNESS AND SHAKE - ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) VEHICLES
Article No. 88-24-7
FORD: 1987-88 TEMPO

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1987-88 TOPAZ


ISSUE: Driveline vibration, harshness, shake and body boom concerns on AWD vehicles may be caused by an out of balance driveshaft, worn components inside the transfer case, a worn torque tube bearing, worn rear halfshaft assemblies or a worn driveshaft center support bearing.


ACTION: Refer to one of the five (5) diagnostic procedures in this TSB article that best fits the symptom described by the customer to resolve the driveline concern.