Front main axle or CV joint.... that's assuming this car is front wheel drive
No the axle shafts use CV joints.No the axle shafts use CV joints.
Once the CV boots have failed (unless you were watching when it happened) the cv joint inside has gone bad from grit and running dry. Don't mess with an individual CV joint. Replacing the whole axle makes much more sense in the long run, since it is actually less effort and you will end up with a new axle and 2 new CV joints. The axle half-shaft includes both CV joints for that side of the vehicle.
they make a fork to put in between the transmission and the cv axle that attaches to a slide hammer, supporting the cv axle and using the slide hammer the axle should pop out (note I have seen the fork damage the housing of the cv axle if it is a very stumbern fit).
how do u remove cv axle driverside 1991 toyota corolla
The short answer is 210 ft/lbs. See Autozone.com's repair guide for detailed instructions for replacing a half-axle (linked below under "Related Links")
Consider replacing the complete axle assembly rather than repairing a CV joint or replacing a torn boot. An axle will cost around $80. I have tried replacing boots with "split boots" that you can put on without removing the axle from the car or doing any disassembly. Unfortunately, they do not last a long time. I did replace a boot with a homemade cloth one. That lasted a long time.
Only if you want it to work.lol. Yes it does, if not you will leak fluids and put the axle on a bind making it wear faster or break. it could even damage the splines in the tranny
its either the the left or right drive axle. when the cv joints get worn or dry the click around corners due to the cv joint hinging and moving more during turns. when driving straight the cv joints dont move alot. in a front wheel drive vechicle the front tires need to drive you forward, but they also have to turn, so the driveshafts / axles need 2 cv joints per axle. change your bad axle and you will be noiseless
Lift the vehicle using a jack. Inspect the CV boot for problems. Mark the axle. Separate the CV from the shaft. Remove the CV boot clamps. Use a mallet to knock the CV joint off the shaft. Remove the boot from the CV axle shaft.
Consider replacing the CV axle instead of just the joint. Having done this for many years, it is a better value and not so labor intensive. Price it out locally and I expect it should fall in the 200.00 price area complete. Shop around.
The 2000 Ram had u joints, not cv joints at the front axle.