How to change cv joints

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BALL JOINT? Pulsing humming noise from front passenger and thump or bounce while driving?

front wheel drive? CV joints

Mar 07, 2022 • Cars & Trucks

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Brakes make a whistle noise when applied and sometimes a low grown or grinding when coming to a slow stop or start.

A grinding or rumbling noise can also be symptoms of a wheel bearing or constant velocity joint in a driveshaft. A worn wheel bearing can also cause a 'whistling' sound (as can a worn CV joint).

A grinding noise with brakes is either worn pads causing metal to metal contact on the brake disk/rotor, or the brake backing plate catching on a spinning rotor ... or a loose/missing anti squeal brake shim (they stop the pads from rattling and vibrating).

However, as you say a mechanic has looked at the brakes and can't find anything wrong .. I think I would begin to suspect a wheel bearing or constant velocity joint on the driveshaft (front wheel drive cars).

May 05, 2016 • 2007 Honda Accord Sedan

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What would cause my front end to bounce when i turn left and have it in 4wd

you may have an alignment problem worn stearing rod joints if the srtuts are worn out it will cause it also

Apr 29, 2014 • 1998 Jeep Cherokee 4WD

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Front end equinox

Does it make the noise (or does the noise get louder) when you're cornering? And is it worse when you turn in one direction than it is when you turn the opposite direction? If so it sounds to me like one or both of your constant velocity (CV) joints is/are worn.

CV joints are front wheel drive's equivalent to U joints, you'll find one in each half-shaft (that connects the transaxle to each of the front wheels.) CV joints are protected from road dirt by rubberized boots; any damage to a boot is often followed by premature failure of the joint.

Your tire shop or general mechanic should be able to easily tell you if this is the problem. Luckily there isn't a great deal of danger associated with CV joint failure (as opposed to U joint failure on a rear-wheel drive car, which has potential to be extremely dangerous) but you should still get it checked out soon, to make sure there's nothing else going on, if no other reason.

Good luck!

Apr 07, 2014 • 2005 Chevrolet Equinox

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97 4x4 sonoma When driving, I can feel grinding

replace wheel bearings or check for feathering of tires

Sep 09, 2013 • GMC Cars & Trucks

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Bouncing and front end vibration

warped rotors replace and then fix shocks since its what caused it in the first place also check ball joints and tie rod ends. see a typical vehicle use 70 % front brake and 30 % rear brake and when the shocks are bad a vehicle will use 80 to 90 % front brake which will cause the rotors to heat up over 400 degrees and then rapidly cooling causing them warp

May 20, 2013 • Cars & Trucks

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Front end noise/clunk when coming to a stop and sometimes while turning left

Problems with cv joints can cause this noise when turning, stopping. Eventually the joint just gives way and you go no where!

Apr 30, 2017 • 2002 Chevrolet Blazer

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Does a 2002 Chevrolet Impala have C V Joints

Yes it does and it is more than likely what you are hearing.

Nov 29, 2011 • 2002 Chevrolet Impala

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STEARING SEAMS TO BE STIFFER AND SHAKING COMING THROUGH THE STEARING WHEEL AND WHEN YOU APLAY THE BREAKS YOU CAN FEEL BUMPING THROUGH THE BREAK PEDAL AND ALSO FLIKEREING ON THE SPEEDO

you may have bad CV joints. Each halfshaft has an inner and outer cv joint. One halfshaft going to each front wheel. Check to see if the rubber boots are split and all the grease leaked out.

May 21, 2010 • 1994 Ford Escort

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I hear a squelling or srapping sound from front passenger side wheel well when turning. Also when I drive wheel sounds like it is almost bouncing.

Check brakes, it could also be wheel bearing or shock/strut. Also might be normal. Is this new sound and did you recently make som change to hear this?

Dec 18, 2009 • 1998 Ford Mustang

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I would replace the complete axle assembly,
it would be cheaper and come with a warranty.

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Remove the CV Joint
- Remove the boot straps from the CV joint using a standard screwdriver or a pair of diagonal cutting pliers.
- Slide the boot back over the interconnecting shaft.
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  Detach the stop ring at the base of the CV joint assembly using a pair of snap ring pliers.
- Pull the CV joint assembly from the interconnecting shaft to force the snap ring at the top of the shaft through the CV joint assembly.
- Tilt the inner cage (the cage holding the balls in place inside the housing) in different angles to remove the six balls. Use your thumb or a hammer and a wooden dowel, if necessary.
- Tilt the inner cage enough to remove it from its housing.
- Rotate the race inside the cage--the part that holds the balls against the inner cage--and remove the race from the cage.
  Replace the CV Joint
  - Apply a thick coat of grease to the new CV joint race using special high temperature/high pressure grease (see Tips below).
  - Install the race inside the new cage. Then install the cage/race assembly inside the CV joint housing.
  - Tilt the cage at different angles and fit the new balls in place.
  - Slide a new CV joint rubber boot over the interconnecting shaft.
  - Install a new snap and stop ring on the interconnecting shaft.
  - Push the interconnecting shaft through the CV joint assembly to force the snap ring through the assembly.
  - Apply a thick coat of CV joint grease to all moving parts of the assembly.
  - Apply a coat of CV joint grease to the inside of the rubber boot. Then slide the boot over the CV joint assembly.
  - Install the boot straps at each end of the boot, and tighten the straps using a clamp tool or screwdriver, depending on the type of clamp.

Raymond Klieber Aug 21, 2021

Buy a whole new CV axle and install it. Easier and not too expensive either. Detroit axle sells them fairly cheap. They can also rebuild your old ones. Either option comes with a lifetime warranty.

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Check shock absorbers , jack front turn wheels by hand on full lock , , new cv require wheel off top and bottom swivvels removed . lever out total assembly , replace cv joint , more info come back ,

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STEARING SEAMS TO BE STIFFER AND SHAKING COMING THROUGH THE STEARING WHEEL AND WHEN YOU APLAY THE BREAKS YOU CAN FEEL BUMPING THROUGH THE BREAK PEDAL AND ALSO FLIKEREING ON THE SPEEDO

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BALL JOINT? Pulsing humming noise from front passenger and thump or bounce while driving?

Brakes make a whistle noise when applied and sometimes a low grown or grinding when coming to a slow stop or start.

What would cause my front end to bounce when i turn left and have it in 4wd

Front end equinox

97 4x4 sonoma When driving, I can feel grinding

Bouncing and front end vibration

Front end noise/clunk when coming to a stop and sometimes while turning left

Does a 2002 Chevrolet Impala have C V Joints

STEARING SEAMS TO BE STIFFER AND SHAKING COMING THROUGH THE STEARING WHEEL AND WHEN YOU APLAY THE BREAKS YOU CAN FEEL BUMPING THROUGH THE BREAK PEDAL AND ALSO FLIKEREING ON THE SPEEDO

I hear a squelling or srapping sound from front passenger side wheel well when turning. Also when I drive wheel sounds like it is almost bouncing.

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