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Questions tagged [cv-joint]

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Are there different greases for inner and outer CV joints?

I was watching a video by Eric the Car Guy on changing a CV boot. In it he mentioned that there are two different types of grease, for inner and outer CV joints, which can be identified by the colour of the grease. According to him "inner joint…
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What can happen if a damaged CV boot isn't repaired, allowed to operate until failure?

Seems to me that probably nothing good could come from it, but some people on forums, and one guy on a YouTube video (for a Subaru) in particular, claims he "does it all the time", (continues to operate the vehicle when the CV boot/ axle is leaking…
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What makes a CV Joint make a popping or clicking sound?

I recently bought an "old" 1996 Dodge Dakota. When I turn left in a tight circle, I hear a pop or a click on the front-right side of the vehicle. I was told by the previous owner that it's the CV joint. Sure enough, I was under the car yesterday…
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2000 Corolla, CV axles disconnect and reconnect when stopping/turning

Car is 2000 Corolla with 58k miles. My front left CV axle was leaking last year so I decided to replace both front CV axles with some generic brand. This was about 5000 miles ago and it worked great for about a year. Before replacing the CV axles,…
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What exactly is an outer CV joint and how can I replace one?

I recently got my 2004 VW Passat B5 a new MOT, but they said that an advisory item that would get worse over time were worn outer CV joints. The car creeks when turning on full left lock, though I haven't checked the full right lock recently. There…
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I just replaced my CV Axle and the now the brakes are making scary noises

I have a 2011 Toyota Corolla and my CV joints were starting to make popping noises. I replaced both driver and passenger axles. The car drives fine, but after about 20MPH the brakes make weird noises and stopping the car is not a pleasant…
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Is it dangerous to drive with partially torn control arm bushings?

My 2008 Acura TSX had developed a violent shake when accelerating. Upon a brief inspection, I noticed the control arm/compliance bushings were partially torn (completely at one point, partially at two points). I assumed this was causing the shaking…
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There is vibration in car (2008 Honda CR-V). Getting new tires did not solve the problem

I bought a car (2008 Honda CR-V w/ 90k miles) that had a medium amount of vibration in the car (the vibrations are usually felt in the steering wheel as well). The tires that were on it were worn and out of balance and I thought that getting new…
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Best Way to Clean CV Joints of Old Grease

I'll be replacing the CV boots on my axles pretty soon and was wondering what the best way to clean the old grease off is. Are there any common solvents that would be useful, or are just a bunch of old throw away rags all I need? I'd like to do it…
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Unexpected CV joint disassembly - want to verify fix

I was replacing the struts on my 2009 Toyota Sienna FWD when the passenger side CV joint separated (the tripod slid out of the housing). The large clamp broke and about 4-6 ounces of grease fell to the floor. I was able to get everything…
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Why is my drive axle clunking when I first accelerate or release the pedal?

I recently replaced my drive axles and my passenger side clunks when I first accelerate or decelerate. It also clunks when I let it coast at a low speed. Pushing on my brake stops it. I'm thinking it can be two things. It's possible that I didn't…
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Continual knocking sound coming from a front wheel when turning

I recently noticed that when I take a sharp bend (almost a U-turn) around 30–40 kph, I hear a sharp "knock…knock…knock…" noise from the outer front wheel area (that only happens for the left side wheel). It is a front-wheel-drive car. It only…
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How can a cv joint break suddenly?

I know that before a cv joint totally breaks, it produces sounds when turning. I had nothing no wierd sounds, then suddenly i felt the driving wheel turns right hardly when I was about 70 km /h. I fought the wheel for a while with no sounds at…
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How Much Grease to Put into the CV joint?

I'll be replacing my CV boots soon and was planning to clean out all the old grease and put in new grease. Should I pack the whole thing full of grease, including the boot, or is just packing the joint / bearing itself sufficient?
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Excessive vibration after new tire install

I took my 2003 Saturn Vue V6 AWD in and had two new rear tires installed. Immediately after leaving, once I hit 40 MPH I had excessive violent shaking in the steering wheel and whole car. I went back since it felt like either out of balance or loose…
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