If the drive shaft makes noise (Focus Turnier 1)

Of course, the service life of the drive shafts also depends on your riding style. Avoid sprint starts with the front wheels turned and the drive wheels spinning. Experience has shown that noises that indicate a defect occur suddenly. Make no mistake: even if the noises disappear again for a long time, carefully check the shafts.

Rhythmic thumping or clicking sounds that occur during acceleration or in idle mode (may change when turning the steering wheel) indicate a defect in the joint on the wheel side.

If the steering wheel hits your hands hard when turning, then the outer joint of the drive shaft is also likely damaged.

A clicking sound when starting off with the wheels turned all the way may indicate a defect in the drive shafts.

Note: Damage to wheel bearings causes the same symptoms.

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