When the vehicle is raised, the protective covers of the driveshaft joints can be easily checked. Press where shown in the figure, the protruding parts of the cover arrow) aside to check for possible damage.
Rotate the wheel and check both shaft boots for small cracks and bruises.
Check if the clamp is firmly seated. Tighten the clamp if necessary.
Traces of grease on protective covers are an alarm signal, because loss of lubrication or dirt or moisture getting inside will very quickly destroy the surface of the hinge.
Replace damaged covers immediately. To do this, remove the drive shaft and disassemble it.