EV Shaking During Acceleration Due to CV Joint Wear

To confirm this primary cause, perform a physical 'shake test' on the CV axles while the vehicle is on a lift to identify excessive lateral or radial play in the joints. Inspect the rubber CV boots for tears, grease leakage, or heat damage. A definitive diagnostic indicator is the presence of clicking or popping sounds during low-speed, tight-radius turns, which, when combined with shuddering under load, confirms internal mechanical failure of the joint assembly.