94 Geo Prizm CV or driveaxle?

Noise from the front drive axle can mean many things, so I'm going to describe and give you some ideas based on the types of noises that can come from that area. 1. (WORN CV AXLES) Most common in front wheel drive cars. This is typically is a rumbling or ticking noise heard while turning the steering wheel. It should be addressed immediataly to prevent a loss of steering. If you suspect this a is problem it can be easiliy checked by a mechanic. Someone you know who can safely get under the front of the car and check each axle for broken grease boots and shake/twist the axle checking for a loose joint (but that will not guarantee there is not a problem - this should be done by an experienced mechanic). 2. (BAD BRAKES) Less likely is a brake problem. Brakes would be a loud rubbing noise, but more so when appying the brakes. 3. Lastly, if it sounds like a rattling when you go over bumps or any slight divits in the road, it is possible you may have a broken shock absorber. Best of luck with your car repair!

CV?
ever do a CV check, FWD has CV axles, and do not last forever.
nor for life of engine. about 300k miles.
service them. or get rebuilts.
better yet , pay for diagnosis, as cars this old all have , more failures.
some are dangerous to you , family and others on the road.

This noise is caused by a worn or damaged front drive axle Constant Velocity Joint (CV for short), there is one of them at each front wheel just behind the brake disk on the end of the drive axle, they have a rubber cone shaped grease boot over the joint, check to see if the grease boot is torn, the joint then runs dry of grease and makes noise, at that point it must be replaced. Have a shop put in the air and inspect them both.

its possible, but more than likely you have a bad bearing in the axle that leaked the fluid.recommend taking the vehicle to a shop that is well experienced with four wheel drive vehicles

CV Joint went out. since it gets worse when you turn right it is most likely an inside drivers side CV joint or the out side passenger side. The popping sounds was probably the dust boot popping from pressure build up which should make it simple to locate since you just need to identify the boot with a tear in it.

ITS NOT A HARD JOB TO DO BUT YOU NEED TOOLS LIKE TIE ROD END REMOVING TOOL,YOU NEED SHAP RING PLIERS,YOU NEED HYDRALIC JACK AND AXLE NUT SOCKET 1/2 BREAKER BAR AND A TORQUE WRENCH RANGES TO 200 FT LBS YOU WILL NEED REPAIR MANUAL FOR TORQUE SPECS.THE ,MANUAL WILL SHOW AND TELL YOU HOW TO REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT CV JOINTS.IT WILL LOT CHEAPER TO BUY WHOLE FRONT AXLE WITH NEW CV JOINTS.YOU NEED CV JOINT BOOT CLAMP TOOL AND ITS A WHOLE LOT OF CLEANING INVOLVE PLUS PACKING NEW BEARINGS WITH GREASE.ITS MORE OF HEAD ACHE BEST TO BUY NEW ONE.

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Usually when the CV joint boot fails, the grease is slinged all over, and after awhile, dirt gets in, and you start to get clicking noises, especially during turns. Sometimes a mechanic can clean and relube the joint, and install a replacement boot, but often the axle assembly is a more economical option.

the grinding grating rattling annoying sound is yor axles (velocity joint) it could be a simple thing as the boot rubber poping out and the grease spilled off or the bearing is shelling. In any case have the joint repaired or replaced. After this you will need to align as the changing or removing of the joint messes the alignment up.

If you Jeep is equipped with CV axles ( I can't tell b/c I don't see a year model or if it's a standard Cherokee or a Grand Cherokee, or even if it's 4x4), then he may have been referring to your CV axle boots. They are rubber boots that keep grease inside so as to lube the CV joint. It also keep the road grime and gunk out.

If the rubber boot cracks, then yes, stuff will get in there and it'll make it worse.

It's possible he could have been talking about the inside wheel well lining also. It's a little hard to tell according to the description. But if it's fallen it's possible it may not make noise in reverse, but only in drive. And yes, when it breaks it'll allow road stuff to get up in the front fender and make it rust out.

Both of these projects are pretty advanced, especially the CV boot.

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I have the feeling that the cv was replaced with one that didn't have a tone ring (part of the ABS) on it, or the tech neglected to put the sensor back in the knuckle.
Definitely take it back. Good luck!