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How do you tell your CV Axles are shot?

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Old 08-02-2008, 10:59 AM
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Wink How do you tell your CV Axles are shot?

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I think 1 or both of my cv Axles are shot im hear rattling while turning slightly is there a way to look at them to tell me thats my problem

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Enguage 4wd and turn full crank to full crank while driving. Failing cv axles will making clicking sounds...
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i dont have 4wd
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wow lol
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Then you dont have any cv axles.......

check your idler arms and wheel bearings for wear..
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check your wheel bearing, they will make similar noises when they are done.

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