Why Does My Car Axle Click? Diagnosing and Explaining Axle Noises
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An axle click is a repetitive clicking or clunking nose you hear while your vehicle is moving. It will typically click faster as the vehicle moves faster. The cause behind this is often a problem in a CV joint due to exposure, or wear. Len shows you how CV axles work, and why it's important to keep their boots in good shape to prevent the dreaded axle click!
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Order a new what? You didn't specify at the end of the video. Order a new axle? Or new CV Boot with CV Joints?
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Do you have an a mail to send a video maybe you. An with explaining sounds lie to u ? 2004 Acura TL 4.2L manual
Been fixing cars and trucks for 40 years and have watched hundreds of TH-cam videos. Lots of great mechanics out there, but this guy is the best one for providing on-camera instruction. A1 Auto is very fortunate to have him.
“Virhicle” 😂
I can I hear this now 😂 I would have never noticed .
I hear "vehircle" lol. Always stands out to me too though lol
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I knowww, love it though.
I didn't hear it at first I had to go back 😂😂😂
Great vid, one small mistake was you identified the outer bearings “race” it is in fact a cage. Bearing races are the surfaces that bear weight the cage is what keeps the balls/rollers separated and inside the bearing
Good video, my very first car was a 1994 Mazda Protege and that thing had the loudest clicking half shafts I've ever heard. And it all started with a torn boot, now 15 years later I inspect all the boots on all my cars. Good preventive maintenance.
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These videos are why I buy from 1A Auto…would take me forever without your detailed, and to the point instruction.
+Max Trap Thank you very much for your support!
Great educational video! I've never had to replace an axle yet, so I don't know them in super detail yet.
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@@1AAuto thanks, you save my butt
Be sure to appreciate how much easier it is to turn after new axles are installed. First time I did some full turns after replacing them on a GMC Yukon I was truly amazed.
Thank you for you lesson, it was much helpful for me. I was trying to fix my ball joint, wich took me a lot of time to sort, but during the process I separate the cv from the axle. After manage to put it back I was wondering if it should have a click to connect to something inside. So your video helped me to understand better the procedure.
great explanation and super thorough detail on installing one, going through this right now myself but i already got the old axle out, good tip at the end about not separating the tripod bearing from the boot on the install.
I admire your sarcasm very much! It's refreshing to know that folks still understand it.
I learned more than any other Scotty Kilmer DIY vid. Keep it up man I heard this clicking ln the right axle when I hit a pot hole hard with a big bang! Then I noticed it kept clicking and clicking. Took it to the Toyota Dealership my car being a 2010 Toyota Corolla LE. They replace my 2 axles for $1,500!!! Then I hear it again for many months everyday I drive the car. This week it has gotten worse and now the clicking is accompanied with a weird squel or grind sound while turning in my driveway
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Thanks for explanation cv joints was always a mystery. 👍❤️
Thanks, that was super helpful! I had an idea of how a CV joint worked, but not quite. Now I feel better about replacing mine. Parts already ordered.
Damn! This is a great explanation of CV joints! I never understood how they work until now! Thank you!!
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Outstanding video. You really explained things well. Thanks!
Your video very professional and direct to the point. Not like other videos try to be funny and telling stories about unnecessary stuff and they are distractive. I like your job man. .
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YO! I was installing new axels and managed to separate an axel by accident. I was super worried I screwed something up. I got it back in buy taping it back into place many, many times with a mallet. Now that I have a clearer picture of what's inside it makes a lot of sense why that worked. Every time I smacked it I was jiggling those bearings back into their slots. Thanks for the video!
This video was really helpful in understanding how a cv axel actually works. Great Video!!!
I'm so glad I stumbled upon this video and the one where you change the axle on a liberty. I just wish I had those air tools... Gotta use those old school bicep tools on my axle.🤪
GREAT DETAILS EXPLANATION . I LEFT MY CAR JACK UP WHILE FRONT WHEEL HANGING OFF THE GROUND FOR 4 MONTHS . AND NOW MY CV AXLES IS OFF PLACEMENT AND NOW IS MAKING NOISES AS IT DRIVING. MY ADVISE NEVER HANG THE CAR UP FOR LONG PERIOD OF TIME BETTER OFF LET IT SIT ON GROUND INSTEAD. HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS REPAIRS FOR STUPID MISTAKE.
I didn't hear any answers to, "Why Does My Car Axle Click?" That's why I clicked on the video link.
Possible dust, sand.
The cv internals are worn. Normally you will see pitting/grooves on the race or cv housing.
Dirt?
That's a good point Tim. I think around the 5:00 mark, Len is addressing it when he talks about dirt and debris in the outer joint. But I would have liked to have seen one that had gone bad and was clicking pulled apart to actually show the close up of what is causing it instead of seeing a new one in perfect condition.
Hey that's right... Lol
Nice video =) Just one for the road (npi) 2:55
If you cant wait for new clamps , and need to get going without OCD alerts,
you can just mount one extra identical screw clamp 180 degrees opposite to the other so they cancel out the unbalance.
Probably obvious to commoners, but there are always those people, that makes it worth mentioning =)
+Eivind Thorsen Thanks for the feedback and tip!
Plus the idea is bogus on the face of it. Wheel weights come in ounce increments and are put 7-9 inches away from the axle centerline. The weight of a clamp is tenths of an ounce and are about an inch from the axle centerline. A screw clamp will work fine and not affect balance significant, but if you don't believe the second clamp idea is extremely valid.
Thank you Guys!! When I was changing my front suspension, I accidentally pulled the inner joint.. and when luckily I’ve put it back I got very curious how it is inside the boot! Thank you guys, for this video! I subscribe
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Amazing video. I appreciate the education, explanation and examples shown on this video. This channel is doing a great job with the diagnosing and repair videos 😃
Excellent video with a great visual demonstration of how a CV joint really works by showing the two different joints themselves. A real "A-1" demonstration. ;-D Thanks!
I got lucky with my CV joints. Ball joint popped out and so did the CV joint, reversing in a parking lot. Towed home. Replaced lower control arm and managed to get the CV joint back in. By constantly pushing and jiggling as I spun the axle around (For like 10 minutes straight). My boot also came off, so I could see where to start them. In the winter time of course. Always gotta happen in the winter.
Great Video, I’m about to replace both front axels on my vehicle soon. I don’t know it was so easy to do.
Great video simple and clear.....I really learnt alot. My axle was broke so am doing some research
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Quick Question: will tightening the axle nut fix play between the drifeshaft and hub splines causing a clunk on load changes? AKA 'axle-ping'.
Thanks
This is a really cool video. As someone with no car knowledge other than issues that pop up with my own old car along the way, I have learned alot, and it's entertaining :-)
Me too....
Thank you!!!! I separated the axel on my 09 Corolla 1.8l , was changing the strut the knuckle came down ,tore the boot and it separated from the axel, managed to put it back in but now got to replace both axles
Starting to rely on you guys more and more! Great video.
Thank you so much for explaining how the bearings on the inner joint have to be spread outwards to go back in if your axle falls out. I've been trying to get my axle back in, and it will not go back in, and I'm pretty sure this is why.
Hi Thanks this really helped alot but seems I would need to replace my inner Cv j because the rings were falling off but the noise it's less, vibration gone and the steering handles well.
Aslong as I keep my revs between 2-3rpms its drivable
Thank you so much man. Helpful video. I think I separated the axel and was watching videos just to understand! Thanks
Took my Tacoma in for a RnR C.V. axle, have no idea what happened but afterwards the front axle locked up in 4 WD..SURPRISINGLY the shop took full responsibility and ended up putting a new front differential in it...I won't go back there but kudos for manning up to their costly mistake..
you folks have some of the best videos.
Woah thanks for the help with explaining more in depth and showing an example!!! Thanks A1 Auto!!!
I changed my upper control arms, on both sides of course of my 2012 GMC Sierra and the axle did pop out on the driver side. I was able to twist and put it back in and the whole assembly seems to be turning ok now. Am I good you think or should I peel the boot out and check? I like how you demonstrated what those other clamps would do if used.
Great video! educational - dealing with needing to replace one on my gf's jetta. Also loved the Speed Racer reference.
Nice video very helpful...blessings from Puerto Rico.
VERY NICE VIDEO, Very well explained. You should do more instructive videos like this one
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You guys are so informative, thanks
Thanks for the video , and how do you install the clamp , thanks once again👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Great video guys.! Loud and clear. Easy to understand good camera work. I got a lot from this
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Great video, Very helpful. I have a 06 BMW 530xi E60. I had the passenger axle replaced and it keeps coming out of the transfer case. Any idea why this can happen?
I have the same noise like on this video. As I speed up, klicking is faster, and noise increases on gas release. In my case I can hear noise only above 60km/h till 130km/h. Did you have same issues with that car on video? Thank's 👍😊
Great carefully done closeups of tha joint - really never knew how complex it was …. The axels are one of the major costs I keep spending on my car- front axels keep lasting 45k every 4x yrs - I’ll neve have it done at Firestone nor mavis.
Companies don't fix cars, the technicians they employ all have names.
I thought I had a bad CV joint until this video. Thanks!
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Great video now i know what's inside that rubber boot. thanks
Love watching these videos I just ordered my fuel pump through you guys thanks!!!
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Cv boot brook all the way around the clamp your info was helpful
Very nice presentation. Love it, superb / outstanding presention.
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Very educating, I understand how important it is to have the ball joints with grease dirt free and not just add more without cleaning it first. Thank you.
Excellent demonstration. Thank you
Thanks for very good complete explanation
very nice videos. Can you tell me which pin goes where ?There is one with a rubber sleeve and one without.i have a Toyota Auris 2018 hybrid
Unfortunately I watch this video too late, that just happened to me and I busted the axle boot putting too much pressure on it. Long story short don't do any repairs if you not sure enough. Great video !!!!
Right. I was working on removing the lower control arm on my vehicle and end it up disconnecting the joints just like on the video. Should have done the research before attempting the repair.
Wow, great informative video there fella, respect from UK
Thanks to teaching me about the c v axle
I fixed my CV boot just by re-greasing through the crack and then covering it entirely with RTV.
A year later...still running perfectly without any noises.
That method only works if you catch it before the bearings go out...and if you're like me and drive a cheap beater car
+Ananth Narayanan Thanks for the tip!
LOL, my friends whole car is held together with RTV and Marine Tex epoxy.
On my car the rings around those needles in the inner joint bearings weren't stopped by any ring or such so they just all fell out. I later rebuilt the bearings but lost a couple, there is a gap of at most two needles in each of the bearings. They seem to spin normally and I haven't taken the car for a test run yet but I hope it won't cause too much of an issue...
Hi guy i noticed that one of my rear axle inner boot rubber closer to the diff was torn and most of the grease had come out, while i was putting back grease in it i saw pieces of the pin metals falling out. Does this mean my axle needs to be replaced? Thank you in advance.
Wow thank you! This is the sound I'm hearing when I drive
Thanks for your time dude ..I am trying to rreplace one cv axle 2002 chevy trailblazer
Great effort in making this!
Great video, I got a question, I’ve just fit a lift kit front and back on my 4x4 and now when I’m turning hard right only when I’m coming to a stop I hear a loud clinking sound coming from under my driver side front guard and not sure if CV or wheel hub bearings?
Thank you so much for your information, it really answeredany questions 🙏🙏🙏🙏.
ty u actually did answer my question I was looking at so many videos, but you answer my question I have a 1999 pathfinder Nissan. I made an appointment to fix it in a week, but I need to go to work.
Great helpful video Bro. Thanks a lot!
Great job!!! Thank you. I may have separated my cv joint when installing new struts. When I apply the brakes the steering wheel jumps a little. And the car moves also. What did I do wrong? Thanks!
+Mark Slusz We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
Could be a lower control arm bushings
. Was in a car when i let go of the brakes you could feel the car jump/move a lot .
You guys have great videos some of the best I’ve seen however I’ve never bought auto parts from you who make your parts are they good quality parts I’m in the market for CV joints both fronts on a front wheel drive 2003 Toyota Highlander and does your passenger side front come with the bearing already on it what’s the price thanks
Thanks for the Video sir , on how the CV joint works, and what happens when the boots are torn.It s always the outer CV joint that gets defective after dirt ,water gets in it.Most front wheel drive cars have this problem.Manufactures want to save cost.If I have a choice , I will go for a Rear wheel car .
+Pragasam Supiahs Thanks for the feedback!
@@1AAuto Welcome Sir.
I had the same dreaded click on my 2002 Gwagon but in end it was the front short drive shaft from transmission to the transfer case. Pulled it out and insides of the U-joints on both ends were dried out.
Good explanation. Thanks
Que bueno tu video Y muy buena demostracion,
Excelente,gracias señor.very good, thank sir. I need help with my tail spoiler light in my 2017 Nissan Sentra Sr turbo
I believe also when these go up your tires will go bald as well ,inside tread will whare down and will cost you a new pair of tires,going through this process right at this moment,great vid.
If your boot is torn, you already have contaminants in the bearings.
Just replace the whole axel on the bad side. It's easier to replace and isn't really all that expensive.
Also: Find the ones with a lifetime guarantee.👍
Great video, when I make a sharp left turn leaving a parking spotI get a funny feel like something clicks in the passenger wheel is that a CV issue?
Sounds like a steering rack issue. I have the same thing to be addressed
@@danialrj
Hi. I've taken my 1999 Lincoln Navigator into the mechanic twice, and spend thousands of dollars on suspention work, to have a LOUD "CLUNKING" noise repaired -- but the problem still remains.
The noise happens occasionally -- usually when I pull out of a parking spot.
When I turn the wheel right, and begin to move forward, It sounds like the front passenger side makes a HUGE, LOUD, "CLUNKING" noise, as thought I am rolling over a BOULDER, and the vehicle strains to accelerate forward.
What could the problem be?
I inspected the underneath of my 2013 explorer and didn’t notice any torn boots or any play in the cv axles or the ubolts on the rear driveshaft. Something was clicking while I was driving and eventually the wheels “locked up” since I didn’t physically see or feel anything wrong I took it to the shop for repairs and am currently awaiting diagnosis. Really interested to find out what the problem is.
I always worried that tapping the CV axle into the transmission with a mallet would damage the CV axle but looking at the inboard side of the CV axle, it looks like that wouldn't be a problem.
What is your opinion on seating the CV axle with a mallet? I always have a bugger of a time getting the axle in without a mallet.
+Thomas Ryan You should be able to tap it with a mallet with no problems.
Excellent video. Thank you!
Thanks man. Such a great video 👍
Verry nice explanation😎 👍
I usually just machine my own cv axles out of recycled pop cans wrapped with gorilla tape around my custom cv joint.....
I really enjoyed this it was informative thanks
Well done video...thanks very much!
so great videos from A1 , thanks!
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What no my suz 2011 traverse shakes a lil also makes clunking noise when I go over bump. Got new stunts, from y'all by the way y'all are Awesome. It sounds to me that's my problem. I want to know if there are other symptoms.
Great explanation, thanks!
mine look fine like new but i hear click clic lcik especially if i run backfwrd turing right, camry 2008 now they sell regreasing kit but i wonder if its gonna fix the clicking noise!
Great video. So, when the wheel is at a full lock, and throttle is applied, are CV joints under heavier load or the same load as with no lock (straight wheels)? I always though that full lock and high throttle is the worst possible scenario for the CV joint lifespan.
@Eric Wood Thanks. Mine are clicking in 90 degree cornering unde throttle, but the boots are not ripped. I though I had damaged them by driving sporty.
Do you recommend replacing the CV axle versus just the boot? Which way cost less and quickest to repair?
Replace the entire axel about the same time to do and similar cost at the end of the day .. Of cause the boots are cheaper then the entire axel but down the track will cost more if u just change the boot for obvious reasons spend now save later …
Beautiful demonstration.
Excellent Segment
My cv axle slips out the casing when you push it back into the casing do you have to turn it to lock it back in place?
Great information and examples.
After watching this video, I think I've figured out the clicking noise when I'm turning at low speeds. Thanks.