CV Joints

You can't replace the joint. You'll have to replace the whole half shaft. To remove them from the car just do this:

1. Remove the nut from the drive axle.

2. Raise the car and put it on jack stands.

3. Take the splash shield off.

4. Tap the end of the drive axle with a hammer and a punch to free it from the hub.

5. Take the ball joint off the steering knuckle.

6. Turn the steering wheel all the way towards the side you are taking the half shaft off from.

7. Pull the knuckle and hub out while you push the drive axle out of the hub.

8. Support the weight of the engine by placing a floor jack under the oil pan of the engine with a block of wood between the jack and the oil pan.

9. Remove the transaxle crossmember.

10. Place a pan under the transaxle to catch the fluid.

11. Pry the driveaxle out of the transmission.

12. If both of the axles are being removed put a section of a broom handle into the side gears to keep them from falling down into the transmission.

the cv joint's or constant velocity joint's are located on either side of the transmission. They come out of the trans and extend to the center of the front wheel hubs. you normally have two cv joint's per axle. I would recomend replacing both axle's, while your down in there any way. it is only a matter of time before the other one go's depending on milage! Hope that helps you! Oh i forgot your best bet to finding a diagram would be to purchase a repair manual from any auto parts store for your car, then you'll have it for future references.

I've never worked on a KIA, but I wanted to give you just a bit of info. Its actually cheaper to buy the right or left axle, not to mention less work. Front wheel drive cars have 4 CV joints. 2 per axle. Just ask for a rebuilt Half-shaft. Good Luck

do not get a rebuilt axle, you will regret it

It is a common myth that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis, but it is not true. It is, however, annoying!!

when the truck has been driven 20 to 30 miles you can hear a noise comming from left front

once per wheel rotation of tire. measure the diameter and X 3.14 equals distance traveled in one rotation.

60 mph x5280 ft per mile=316800 ft. divide that by distance travelled per rotation and you have it. measured in RPM.

If you aren't moving and it is making the noise, it may be the transmission or engine. if you are moving and it makes it, it could be a joint or a worn disc brake.

If you aren't moving it is definitely not a joint.

Moxikind-CV is a dry syrup (antibiotic) usually used for kids 2-9 years old for treating from cough/lungs infection.

The drug is produced by "Mankindpharma".

Cv is a capacity rating for a valve. A valve with a Cv = 1 will flow 1 gpm of water with a differential pressure of 1 psi. If the Cv was 100, it would flow 100 gpm of water with a 1 psi differential pressure.

For non-flashing/cavitating service, Q = Cv * (dP/SG)^0.5. Q is the flow rate in gpm (US gal), dP is the differential pressure in psi and SG is the liquid's specific gravity.

Either the loss of lubrication due to a boot being ripped or torn, or just plain old wear and tear on the CV itself. Starving the CV joint of lubrication will make the joint loosen a lot faster than it would if you just put many miles on it. To make sure you don't starve the CV joint of lubrication you can inspect the boot regularly, such as everytime you change your oil.

the cv axle wasnt completely tightened causing the hub bearing to go out

when you turn hard either way, it will make a loud clicking or popping noise

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U joints can last one heck of a long time unless you abuse them. Spinning your tires on dry pavement will certainly help to destroy them or spinning your tires on ice then hitting dry pavement will almost certainly end their life cycle. If you want your U joints to last as long or longer than the manufacturer says on the box that they come in, treat them with kindness, don't spin your tires unless you have no choice and you should get a couple of years out of them.

no it doesn't. that means you have a broken spindle or possibly, if you are lucky, very bad bearings. at worst broken upper or lower A-frame.

You may want to go to a car parts store, or book store, and get a repair manual for your car. They cost about $16.00 Or, go to a Public Library.

If the CV boot is torn open forget about re-booting the joint, buy a remanufactured axle and replace it. If the boot is starting to crack or separate but has not torn open to the point you can see the cv joint itself you can re-boot it.

To replace the boot and/or halfshaft axle: First, remove the wheel cover and loosen the 36mm nut holding the joint to the bearing. Then raise the vehicle and remove the lower ball joint from the lower control arm and the knuckle. If your working on the passenger side, drain the transmission. Slide the half shaft out of the knuckle then use a prybar and pry the inboard end of the shaft out of the transmission or intermediate shaft, which ever should apply. Be careful not to damage the seal in the transmission. Installing the shaft is the reverse of removal. The inboard side of the shaft should snap right back into the intermediate shaft and transmission by means of a snap ring on the end of the shaft.

check your your front and back diff

also check upper end of coil springs on front struts

Being Stranded miles from home.

Tearing up your differential and transmission.

Losing control of your car and wrecking it.

You are better off replacing it than risking it!

First, check the "boots" around the CV joints. If they are leaking grease or cracked or you see evidence of grease that was thrown from the CV joint, replace it. You won't get any more service out of it. Second, if the joint makes a grinding or popping noise when you go around a corner, replace it. In front-wheel drive cars, a sure sign of worn CV joints is a loud rhythmic clunking or clicking sound that comes especially while turning tight circles. It is commonly said that sound while turning right indicates a problem in the left drive-shaft's joint and vice-versa though this is not always the case.

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If you drove your car for too long and the pads were worn out then there will be small grooves or either big grooves from were the metal was rubbing against the rotor. If it has big grooves in it then they probably need to be changed or on some you can turn your rotor around and still use it. If it has small grooves it should be ok. Hope this is some help to you.

There should be minimal side-to-side movement on the inner CV joint of a 1998 Ford Windstar with an AX4S transmission. Typically, a small amount of axial play is acceptable, but excessive movement could indicate wear or damage. It's advisable to consult the vehicle's service manual or a professional mechanic for specific tolerances and to ensure safe operation.

I would look for a tire that is out of round or a bent wheel. I would place each one on a balancer and watch the horizon of the tire for a out of round condition. Do the same for a possible bent rim. You see, you can balance a bent rim and a out of round tire...This should have been caught at that time. If your shop seems unresponsive to this, go to a different shop.

I have a bad left front driveshaft on my 2002 Impala 3.8 L v-6 and I need to know what is the easiest way to replace it. I am a a old Chevy master technitition but I have retired and I am look ing for any help I can get to make it easier for me to change it.

Often, you will hear a popping or clicking sound when you are in a turn.