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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Both Technician A and Technician B are correct. Excessive play in an inner or outer CV joint can cause clunking noises in a FWD vehicle when the transmission is shifted into gear, as can excessive backlash in the differential gears and transmission.

A FWD Vehicle That Makes a Clunking Noise When the Automatic