CV Joints
Commonly used in all wheel drive and front wheel drive vehicles, constant-velocity (CV) joint refers to a universal joint that permits a rotating shaft to transmit power through a variable angle without increasing friction, at constant rotational speed.
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NikkastelloriziosIt is probably the heat shield that is between the converter and the bottom of the car. It does what the name. They can be a pain...
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There are places that sell axels already rebuilt as cheap as you can replace the joints. Call your local parts stores. If the...
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you need to change the drive shaft
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Do not repalce just the joints. It is easier and cheaper to purchase a replacement rebuilt cv axle. I have found the best deal...
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Your throttle body is probably dirty,The throttle body has a hose from the air filter housing attached to it,the throttle body is...
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Take it to a mechanic! I agree with the last answer, an independent one. You replace the shaft, not the jont-not worth...
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Go to your local auto parts store, or large book store and pick up a copy of either a Haynes or Chiltons manual. Their detail and...
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Most likely you have warped rotors. If the rotors are warped, when you apply the brakes, the brake pads/caliper will be forced to...
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AnswerIf the CV boot is torn open forget about re-booting the joint, buy a remanufactured axle and replace it. If the boot is...
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Hey Luis==Get a ,manual on your car from a local parts store or from MOTORLIT.COM These come in handy on other repairs and help...
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Buy a split boot from the parts store- that way you won't have to remove the shaft. As long as you have the half shaft out,...
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Sounds like a bad CV joint. On most cars, it is often more economical to replace the complete axle shaft on that side that has a...
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AnswerInstruction for Mazda 323 (09/89 to 07/94) in German language including many pictures you will find at...
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don't repalce just the cv joint. You should purchase a rebuilt axle, it will be cheaper and easier. You should be able to get a...
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You may want to go to a car parts store, or book store, and get a repair manual for your car. They cost about $16.00 Or, go...
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"Why does your steering wheel shake at 50 MPH?" 50 MPH = 80.45 KM/H. Most common (but are not restricted to) causes of noise...
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AnswerA good way I found to check struts, is to bounce the vehicle's front end by pushing down on the bumper if it bounces more...
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Answeryou must remove the caliper for the brakes,pull off the rotor,remove the axle nut which is a 36mm socket also unbolt the...
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First, if it's a 2.0 there's no replacing just the joints, you'll have to replace the whole half-shafts. A slide hammer and a...
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You should not try to repair the fulty joint just replace the entire shaft , it will run you a few hundred dollars. ( 200- 400).
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If the CV boot is torn open forget about re-booting the joint, buy a remanufactured axle and replace it. If the boot is starting...
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First you jack up the front of the car and take the wheel off.Then put another jack stand under the lower tower arm. Next you...
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the cv joint's or constant velocity joint's are located on either side of the transmission. They come out of the trans and...
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The question you ask is too involved for a proper answer. You need to go to a car parts store, and get a repair manual for...
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It is just bout as cheap to install a rebuilt axel. Get a manual and it will show you how. I agree. Fixing the CV joints or...
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AnswerJack and secure vehicle. Remove tie rod nut and separate of knuckle. Remove axle nut and strut bolts. Use pry bar to remove...
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Remove driveshaft nut,remove kingpin grease cap and remove 17mm nut.Lever down kingpin from upper arm and remove driveshaft from...
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Hello there, from my best knwoledged, CV, Constant Velocity joints are nothing to do with disc rotor warp damages. The warp...
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AnswerRemove the wheel. Using a punch, tap out the dented nut locking ring. Remove the axle nut. Remove the cotter pin and nut on...
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yes it can break, but the wheel should stay on because of the steering components, the shaft may flail about and wreak havoc and...
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If one is bad they are probably both bad. Replace them both. My 1990 CV joint on the Driver side was bad, it caused a loud...
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Getting a new half axle might be the way to go on this one. It will probably be the next thing to go anyways
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They are labor intensive if you just replace the joints. What I do is replace the shaft which in the long run is cheaper. Two...
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50$ if you do it your self which isn't to hard baring you have the right tools. mostly a 36mm socket to remove cv nut, free at...
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jack up the car. pound on the end of the cv shaft to compress the joints. if it will not compress enought there are 2 little...
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Don't bother replacing the joints, replace the axles. The cost isn't much different and your getting new joints and boots, not...
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This is most assuredly a question that cannot be easily answered on this forum. This task if extremely difficult, and unadvisable...
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Yes the CV axel will fit from 89- 92 also from 98-92 Toyota Crolla
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On the Chrysler there are no such things as "CV joints". There are however "U joints". To remove them you would have to drop the...
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Answerthe outer CV joint is a non-serviceable and non-removable item on the escort and ZX2. If it is bad it will need...
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This is a key symptom of the CV (constant velocity) joint in the axle assembly is failing. Ambitious, but certainly 'doable'...
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If u turn the wheel 2 the right & accelerate hard & hear a loud clickng noise - its BAD DO the same thing turning the wheel 2...
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The CV joint boot is bad, and needs to be replaced.
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If you are talking about just the boot, and not the whole CV Joint (Axle), then no it's not that expensive. The boot itself...
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I don't believe these are repairable.... they just have to be replaced. Often it is cheaper and more efficient to replace the...
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I've never worked on a KIA, but I wanted to give you just a bit of info. Its actually cheaper to buy the right or left axle, not...
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Jack up on one side, put jack stand under frame of body, get a long steel pole or bar. Wedge under tire and push up on...
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Just spent this weekend replacing the CV joint boot, which is basically the same steps as replacing the joint. - Before you...
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Twist two more up and pass the whiskey
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First, check the "boots" around the CV joints. If they are leaking grease or cracked or you see evidence of grease that was...
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These axles and the Mitsubishi Galant axles get rusted in so tightly, that I have had to take the whole steering knuckle assy off...
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AnswerA 2001 Jeep wrangler (TJ or Limited model) does not have a CV (Central Velocity) joint. Both front and rear axle assemblies...
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Often, you will hear a popping or clicking sound when you are in a turn.
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You have to take it loose from the front bearing then pry it out of the trans. Big Job
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AnswerActually it is impossible to drive with a "busted" CV joint. The half shaft is comprised of a shaft and two CV joints at...
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If the CV boot is torn open forget about re-booting the joint, buy a remanufactured axle and replace it. If the boot is starting...
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when the truck has been driven 20 to 30 miles you can hear a noise comming from left front
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Joint replacement is usually reserved for older patients, because of the limited longevity of benefits. The younger the patient,...
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I've provided the link to a pretty good site. You'll have to do some additioal research but the info provided is still very...
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the only thing to tighten is the spindle nut and i think that was 125 ft/lbs.
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the constant velocity join is located in the front of the vehicle.(front axle) its pretty simple to replace just look at it and...
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A wheel bearing could.
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The question you ask is too involved for a proper answer. You may want to go to a car parts store, or book store, and get a...
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Pry out the black housing of the CV joint with the shaft of a screw driver or long breaker bar. Lever it out against the...
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depends on type of fuel system -- if fuel injected it may be due to stuck open injector, high fuel pressure, or defective...
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What year??? the first Impulse's did not use cv joit,,, because they are rear traction,, the cv joint are use it only in front...
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Whether this part can be repaired or not depends on the damage to the intermediate shaft. If the bearing is bad, then a new...
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BIG JOB Get a manual on your car from DISCOUNTAUTOREPAIRMANUALS.COM and it has pictures .
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buy american
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To change the CV Joint, remove the tire, then remove the brake assembly. Next remove the nut that hold the bottom A frame, now...
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On the 89 I have, you pull the brake, rotor, shock and use a gear puller to disconnect the steering knuckle. Then you use an...
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Consider replacing the axle with a rebuilt unit. When the boot is torn, contaminants enter the joint and quickly destroy it. It...
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Check tire for wear and inflation Make sure the inner plastic didnt fall off alittle bit. Could be cv joint or a bad wheel...
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Take the hubcap off remove the cuuter key take off washer and remove nut at the center of wheel. It is tight you may need a pipe...
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You'll need a socket big enough to fit on the CV nut and you might need a fork for the lower ball joint. Both can probably be...
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If it only shakes when you are driveing down the road there are a few things to check. Frist check your struts. Make sure all...
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If the CV boot is torn open, buy a remanufactured halfshaft axle and replace the whole halfshaft (includes the joint). To...
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It has a timing chain.
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due to the age of the vehicle, i would recommend a new(or rebuilt) cv axle. if you are insistant on doing just the boot, cut the...
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in a 2005 800 the front outer is replaced by removing axle nut. brake caliper, rotor and boot. rest half shaft on jack stand....
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AnswerHi I just decided to replace the half shafts from a 93 Toyota Camry. I struggled for a day with the driver side half shaft...
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AnswerMost cv joints are inside of the boots on each end of the halfshaft. Easy way and least expensive way is to replace the...
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might have misaligned or loose wheels
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It is more cost effective to replace the CV axle which has the new joints installed. Check with pep boys, autozone, etc., ask to...
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Try going to a parts store and reading that section of the Hayne's or Chilton's manual.
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Answertake the nut off of the axle disconect the ball joint and pop it out tap the axle out of the hub and u got to pry the other...
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Check the "boot" for cracks and see if there is any loss of grease. The boot is the rubber housing around the CV Joint. If the...
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two axles, different for ach side. Passenger side has a carrier on the half shaft, driver side is one solid link. Loosen lug...
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Check your local library for a repair manual
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This is what I found it seems pretty good but I am having a hard time removing the broken piece from the rear holder. Tools and...
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When you drive the car around a sharp turn, the CV joints will make a bad clicking sound if they need repair. Look at them and...
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Most inner CV joints are whats called a tripod joint. There should be no play in it at all if the inner housing is held tight and...
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specificaly 99+, 3.4l automatic 4spd2004 3.4 automatic
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Generall when your car's CV joints are gone you will hear a clunking noise coming from the front CV's usually when turning...
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AnswerIn my experience, the noise would be a rapid high pitched clunk when turning the wheel in either direction. It would depend...
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the fuse panel is on the passenger side dash board. You have to open the door to get at it. It is fuse # 8 (20 amp), I believe.
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It's usually much more inexpensive to replace the entire drive shaft than to repair a worn cv joint. The new drive shaft will...
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Had this with an accord, depends on if you installed new or refurbished joints. Find out if the installer packed with grease. If...
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