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.
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 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
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..
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
Never left a comment before. But wanted to make sure I did for u guys. Anytime I have a repair Im Doing myself, if I watch something done, I can almost alwags do it myself after. 1aauto videos have come up more than a few times n i always click them! By far the most DETAILED and helpful videos. Showing how it’s dun and EXPLAINING WHY AND HOW and what not, is incredibly helpful. Wanted make sure I took the time n make a comment n thank u guys for another helpful video! U guys have gotten me back on the road more than just a few times! Thanks again so much u guys are the best!!
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.
Best cv axle video ever!! Right down to the clamps...except, not being a professional, I'd much rather clean and rebuild the outer joint.on a 20 year-old car they only make aftermarket parts for. If it doesn’t work, I'll hit y'all up for an axle next paycheck.😂
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
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.
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 =)
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.
This is such a great video for those of us that know nothing about cars and engineering and yet all experienced a clicking CV joint before at some point on our cars. Also, awesome confirmation that there are honest mechanics out there. Shout out to Fuji Auto for taking care of my car many years ago. Thank you.
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.
the general public should watch some of these videos, and it will teach them a few things about why vehicles need maintenance, etc, instead of just jumping in the vehicle, driving it, and blaming the manufacturers when something goes wrong
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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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.
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
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 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.
I normally love these guys, but did not answer the question of why a CV axle clicks.......seriously I wanted a specific answer, never saw one. But keep up the good work. If this was an assumption answer. I get it, I just wanted specifics is all, I have a open boot but it only clicks when i stop and start. Just wondering how long till i absolutely have to change it. Thanks I am a avid mechanic, but my mind is going...Thanks guys and gals
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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Pro tip: add a second worm clamp on the shaft next to the boot and position the screw portion opposite on the one on the boot to correct the balance. You're welcome 😁
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.
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.
My Pajero has 6 large bearings on the diff side. I have heard that the non genuine replacement is the three and they don’t last long, especially when car has a lift.
I got somebody that came to My house late at night & took a razor blade to My outer boot. Both of the axles arent even a year old yet & it was put in at a mech shop so I know its pit back together correctly. Now I am in the process of waiting on boot, clamp & bearing grease to arrive so I can make a vodeo on how to rebuild it. But this video was very indepth & correct. How about making a cv axle rebuild where the 6 bearings are like Im fixing to do soon???
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 .
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.
I advise rebuilding your original axle. Getting the wrong part and not catching it can eat up a days work. You'll be stuck sticking in your original axle anyways. So.save a buck and just use you oem axle, by putting on a new boot, clamps and grease.
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 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?
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 :-)
I have a 2015 sierra 4x4 that i purchased a new set of wheel bearings from u guys…so the issue i am having is a loud whirring sound along with a shake the whirring will stop if i press the gas but as soon as i let off whirring starts again can it be my cv joints or could it be my wheel bearings again it is similar to the issues i had that made me purchase wheel bearings in the first place
As it happens using normal universal joints there has to be 2 as there is a phenomenon called cyclic variation. Where the u joint is not rotating at the same speed through its rotation. With 2 it counteracts this. Hence c v joint. Constant velocity and only one required.
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.
A few years ago I use to order the outer cv joints, on ebay. Many times they were sold in pairs. Being that toyota built the passenger side with an intermediate bearing, I have the feeling the DIY may have more success just changing out the outer joint. I only see one distributor selling the outer joint. Does 1Aauto sell the other joints in addition to half shafts?
Great explanation of "Axle Separation".... explained my problem. of why it's so long at the tranny side and won't shrink...... so I cant get the axle out!.... tried sawing the axle with a jigsaw... Ha Ha... it's made with uncuttable super hard steel... now I just hope to get the bearings back into their housing to take the axle out.... or I'll try the hacksaw :D
@@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?
On my 2001 sport Trac I have a bad vibration in the front end when making left curves and the vehicle wants to leave the road. I have changed everything in the steering system where do I go from here
Love the videos they are the best…but always ask myself what camera you used to capture the vehicle in motion so clean video. I want to buy a camera for my needs. Not a mechanic but a do it yourself and bought parts from 1A auto always wonder about the camera.
Good video ,but you forgot to show us the tools to install a boot and how to grease the axles.I had to rebuild one passenger side axle,l got it done and it is working fine without any noise ,but how does a pro do it. Thanks for an answer😎😎
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 👍😊
My car makes a noise like this snd i think its the cv axel but my car also shakes and i just had my tires balanced twice so it cant be that. Does this noise often come along with a wobble at high speeds?
So I replaced both cv axles on my 06 Mazda 3 2.0. But their is still a noise coming from their a tick on accelerating and with the wills sting t also put it in the air and I can still here that tick just how it sounds on that car but it’s as soon as I accelerate
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
So I didn't I was dealing with this issue with my Land Rover LR3. I was in a paculiar situation at the time and continued driving my vehicle up to the point where my car won't move anywhere. What kind of damage have I done?
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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...
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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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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.
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.
These videos are why I buy from 1A Auto…would take me forever without your detailed, and to the point instruction.
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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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Did u find out the culprit?
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..
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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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
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.
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.
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!
Never left a comment before. But wanted to make sure I did for u guys. Anytime I have a repair Im
Doing myself, if I watch something done, I can almost alwags do it myself after. 1aauto videos have come up more than a few times n i always click them! By far the most DETAILED and helpful videos. Showing how it’s dun and EXPLAINING WHY AND HOW and what not, is incredibly helpful. Wanted make sure I took the time n make a comment n thank u guys for another helpful video! U guys have gotten me back on the road more than just a few times! Thanks again so much u guys are the best!!
“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 😂😂😂
Finally. I actually found a video showing exactly what I wanted to see.
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.
Best cv axle video ever!! Right down to the clamps...except, not being a professional, I'd much rather clean and rebuild the outer joint.on a 20 year-old car they only make aftermarket parts for. If it doesn’t work, I'll hit y'all up for an axle next paycheck.😂
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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
A1 Auto has awesome characters around all of them are professional actors and representatives! A1 Auto is super lucky to have them.
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.
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.
This is such a great video for those of us that know nothing about cars and engineering and yet all experienced a clicking CV joint before at some point on our cars. Also, awesome confirmation that there are honest mechanics out there. Shout out to Fuji Auto for taking care of my car many years ago. Thank you.
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.
the general public should watch some of these videos, and it will teach them a few things about why vehicles need maintenance, etc, instead of just jumping in the vehicle, driving it, and blaming the manufacturers when something goes wrong
I admire your sarcasm very much! It's refreshing to know that folks still understand it.
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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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.
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.
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 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.
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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I normally love these guys, but did not answer the question of why a CV axle clicks.......seriously I wanted a specific answer, never saw one. But keep up the good work. If this was an assumption answer. I get it, I just wanted specifics is all, I have a open boot but it only clicks when i stop and start. Just wondering how long till i absolutely have to change it. Thanks
I am a avid mechanic, but my mind is going...Thanks guys and gals
Nice explanation, and little tricks. I will be fixing boots on my subaru units, and this gave me a little better idea what to expect. Thanks!
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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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Pro tip: add a second worm clamp on the shaft next to the boot and position the screw portion opposite on the one on the boot to correct the balance. You're welcome 😁
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.
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
I really appreciate you disassembling the cv axle. I wanted to know the inner construction .
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.
Damn! This is a great explanation of CV joints! I never understood how they work until now! Thank you!!
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great video, I learn today not how to repair my car Axle, now where do I buy the long tool to remove the Axle?
My Pajero has 6 large bearings on the diff side. I have heard that the non genuine replacement is the three and they don’t last long, especially when car has a lift.
What about getting the strut and knuckle back together in exactly the same spot to keep the front alignment correct?
I got somebody that came to My house late at night & took a razor blade to My outer boot. Both of the axles arent even a year old yet & it was put in at a mech shop so I know its pit back together correctly. Now I am in the process of waiting on boot, clamp & bearing grease to arrive so I can make a vodeo on how to rebuild it. But this video was very indepth & correct. How about making a cv axle rebuild where the 6 bearings are like Im fixing to do soon???
Thanks for your time dude ..I am trying to rreplace one cv axle 2002 chevy trailblazer
Can you do a video about replacing the intermedan cv axle on a terrian gmc 2.4l 2011 to 2017
I never knew Seth Green was such a good mechanic!
I kid, but thanks for the helpful video!
Thanks for the video. Please can bad CV axle affect my transmission by not making my car move when I engage the gear .
Thanks for explanation cv joints was always a mystery. 👍❤️
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!
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What happened to the diagnosis portion of the video? Clicking sounds and how to determine which side is making the noise??
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.
After watching this video, I think I've figured out the clicking noise when I'm turning at low speeds. Thanks.
I advise rebuilding your original axle. Getting the wrong part and not catching it can eat up a days work. You'll be stuck sticking in your original axle anyways. So.save a buck and just use you oem axle, by putting on a new boot, clamps and grease.
Which side would most likely be doing the clicking noise? The tri bearing side or the outer bearings?
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 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?
If you detect a tear in the outer boot early, just replace the boot and add some grease. With new tools, it is quite easy to replace the outer boots.
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....
I have a 2015 sierra 4x4 that i purchased a new set of wheel bearings from u guys…so the issue i am having is a loud whirring sound along with a shake the whirring will stop if i press the gas but as soon as i let off whirring starts again can it be my cv joints or could it be my wheel bearings again it is similar to the issues i had that made me purchase wheel bearings in the first place
Please provide the part nos. for the bolt, washer & pins.
Cv boot brook all the way around the clamp your info was helpful
Do you ever pack these with semi oil grease?
What type or brand of grease is best to use in cv joints?? ty
How do you get the short shaft out of the transmission after it seperated from the other side of the nuckel ball joint
Would be nice to see what it looks like on the roadside with an unresolved cv problem
As it happens using normal universal joints there has to be 2 as there is a phenomenon called cyclic variation. Where the u joint is not rotating at the same speed through its rotation. With 2 it counteracts this. Hence c v joint. Constant velocity and only one required.
+Martin Warne Thanks for the feedback!
1:46 "slide into the female" More beautiful words have never been spoken.
2:57, easy fix, put another one of those ties on the other end but put the screw end on the other side of the axel from the first
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.
Just wanted to know if you have a loose inner cv what is the cause and how do you fix it
A few years ago I use to order the outer cv joints, on ebay. Many times they were sold in pairs. Being that toyota built the passenger side with an intermediate bearing, I have the feeling the DIY may have more success just changing out the outer joint. I only see one distributor selling the outer joint. Does 1Aauto sell the other joints in addition to half shafts?
This video was really helpful in understanding how a cv axel actually works. Great Video!!!
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
Great explanation of "Axle Separation".... explained my problem. of why it's so long at the tranny side and won't shrink...... so I cant get the axle out!.... tried sawing the axle with a jigsaw... Ha Ha... it's made with uncuttable super hard steel... now I just hope to get the bearings back into their housing to take the axle out.... or I'll try the hacksaw :D
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
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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?
On my 2001 sport Trac I have a bad vibration in the front end when making left curves and the vehicle wants to leave the road. I have changed everything in the steering system where do I go from here
Will it be cheaper to repair the cv joint or i should just change the whole axle
Dammm.. wish I saw this video b4 I did work on control arm, I noticed I pulled the cv joint out of its place, boot looked a lil stretched nd deflated.
Love the videos they are the best…but always ask myself what camera you used to capture the vehicle in motion so clean video. I want to buy a camera for my needs. Not a mechanic but a do it yourself and bought parts from 1A auto always wonder about the camera.
Good video ,but you forgot to show us the tools to install a boot and how to grease the axles.I had to rebuild one passenger side axle,l got it done and it is working fine without any noise ,but how does a pro do it. Thanks for an answer😎😎
i live in Europe, i own U.S. Tahoe 98...and i love your videos ;)
Hey Len. Does a bad cv axle make the vehicle wobble when the vehicle reaches 35 mph and then goes away around 50 mph. No noise. Please advise.
Will the wheel bearings fall out if bad?
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 👍😊
Mister, you are Messiah. Its possible you just made someones life easier here. For that video I salute You. Sub and like.
My car makes a noise like this snd i think its the cv axel but my car also shakes and i just had my tires balanced twice so it cant be that. Does this noise often come along with a wobble at high speeds?
Thanks, I learned something on the inner shaft joint. Best Blessings. Keith Noneya
I can't find the complete axle assembly on the A1 Auto site
Great Video, I’m about to replace both front axels on my vehicle soon. I don’t know it was so easy to do.
Is this the same concept for and vehicles with 4wd
So I replaced both cv axles on my 06 Mazda 3 2.0. But their is still a noise coming from their a tick on accelerating and with the wills sting t also put it in the air and I can still here that tick just how it sounds on that car but it’s as soon as I accelerate
What is the cause of collision or beating sound when transmission is shifted to either drive or reverse
Great video now i know what's inside that rubber boot. thanks
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 .
Does the boot necessarly need to be torn for a cv to be faulty
So I didn't I was dealing with this issue with my Land Rover LR3. I was in a paculiar situation at the time and continued driving my vehicle up to the point where my car won't move anywhere. What kind of damage have I done?
What causes knock sound when the vehicle starts moving forward or backwards
+Ibhar Chanda 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
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...
I thought I had a bad CV joint until this video. Thanks!
+Markus Witherspoon Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
What about four wheel drive axlses,do you work with the rear axles the same?