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Universal joints (as used on a conventional prop shafts used in rear wheel drive cars) cause the output end off the shaft to rotate at varying speeds, while the input end rotates at a constant speed, i.e. it speeds up and slows down at it rotates.
Using a CV or 'Constant Velocity' joint eliminates this variation in speed.
The use of moveable joints in drive shafts is the allow for suspension/steering movements.
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Does a bad CV joint make a noise when car in neutral?
Yes it does if the car is moving. Because the CV joint is part of the axil if the car is moving the bad CV joint will be moving too. or No it will not make noise if the car is in neutral and the car is not moving.
Does the 1999 Chevy Malibu ls have a cv axle?
yes it does!! the front axles on your car a called cv axels, the joint on the axel is called a cv joint!!
What is a CV and when should you use a CV instead?
CV joint is a Constant Velocity Joint in all FWD cars and most 4WD cars. A cv joint makes your FWD car drive and turn without losing velocity.
What makes car clank when deaccelerating or turning?
Defective CV joint.
Can cv joint cause poor fuel mileage on car?
NoNo
If the ball joint detach from the wheel can it jack up your CV shaft?
Do not jack the car up by the cv shaft.
Is it cv joint or cvc joint?
CV (Constant-Velocity) joint
Is it critical to replace CV joint?
Unless you wish to be walking unexpectedly, yes. The CV joint provides power to the wheels in a front wheel drive car, and losing one will stop the car wherever you happen to be.
Why does your car pop when you turn left?
very possible a bad cv joint .
Could the knocking noise on the front wheels of my car when I turn be the transmission knocked out of place?
loose CV joint. The CV joint(s) need to be replaced, the transmission is probably fine.
Why does your car make a knocking sound when you turn left?
Could most possibly the CV joint (constant-velocity joint)
Where is the CV joint on 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan?
CV joints on any car are part of a "half-shaft," and they run from the wheel to the transmission.
