[MrStupid]

Originally Posted by RIP

3 guesses:

> Wrong or dirty transmission fluid or clogged filter -- DIY $50 -- Shop $80 - $120 (often on discount sale)
> Transmission Control Module software needs updating -- $100 (shop only)
> Worn constant velocity joint and probably a passenger side inboard joint = axle change -- DIY $50 -- Shop $150 - $200

If you hear clicking when making slow speed turns it indicates a worn outboard cv joint. In an empty parking lot, open the windows and make slow speed left and right turns. If you hear clicking in a left turn, the passenger side outboard cv joint is bad. Hear it turning right? The drivers side outboard cv joint is bad. Anytime a CV joint is bad it's just as easy and costs about the same to change the entire axle with both cv joints. Check for cracks in the cv joint boots. They crack open allowing all the grease to spin out. There goes the joint.

OK lets see Trans fluid is ATF-4 (always) although the Trans does leak I wouldn’t see why that would matter.
Both outer CV boots look fine with no sigh of having spun any grease out and the CV's don’t tic-click when making tight turns in either direction. I do have to say that I don’t know if the CV's have ever been replaced or serviced since I bought the van used.
Some time ago I remember having read a post here about some one with the same basic problem and if I recall correctly something was said about the possibility that the half shafts (axles w/cv's attached) might be the problem although I haven’t been able to find the exact post.
Since it isn’t that expensive to replace both half shafts ($70 left & $65 right)
I figure that Ill start there when I find the time.
I must admit that since I posted my question that the out of balance feeling problem has diminished considerably (having done nothing on my part)
Thanks for your help