Symptoms
Clicking or popping
noise when turning.
Torn boot
Vibration
or shudder on acceleration or deceleration
Axle
will not stay in the car (separated at the inner cv joint or pulls from
transmission)
Symptoms
Clicking
or popping noise when turning.
Possible problems or causes
Bad outer CV joint
Bad inner tie rod on
the rack and pinion. Early signs
Worn CV joint or torn
boot
Check for
Torn CV Boot
Check rack and pinion
Solution
Replace CV joint or
CV axle
Replace rack and pinion
If ignored a failed cv axle will leave the car stranded. A failed rack and pinion may result in loss of steering control.
Possible problems or causes
Damaged under carriage
Road hazards
Check for
Damaged suspension
Solution
If detected early dis-assemble
cv joint and inspect for damage if undamaged replace cv boot.
If the CV joint has
been damaged replace cv joint or complete axle.
Symptoms
Vibration
or shudder on acceleration or deceleration
Possible problems or causes
Bad inner cv joint
Worn inner tie rod ends
on rack and pinion
Worn suspension parts
Check for
Torn inner cv boot
Signs of grease leaking
around or through inner cv boot
Rack and pinion and
suspension
Solution
Replace axle
Replace Rack and pinion
or worn suspension parts
Symptoms
Axle
will not stay in the car (separated at the inner cv joint or pulls from
transmission)
Possible problems or causes
Broken motor mounts
or brackets
Common problem in Chrysler fwd vehicles due to the design of the mounting
system
Damage from accidents or wrecks
Broken suspension components
Incorrect axle (sometimes
in certain vehicles if the mounts are worn the original will
not separate as it has
worn with the vehicle but a replacement will fall out)
Check for
Broken mounts.
Engine and transmission
Look for wreck damage
- bent or broken motor mount brackets, suspension components
When replacing an axle
always compare the length of the original to the replacement
Solution
Replace bent or broken
motor mounts, mount brackets, suspension components
NOTE!! Wreck damage
needs to be checked by a certified body shop to insure there is
not damage to components
which may make the vehicle unsafe.
When deciding to replace a outer joint or
the complete axle you must decide which is easier and most cost effective
for your capabilities. Replacing the complete axle is usually easier
and less involved. There is less chance of mishap when installing
the complete axle.
In deciding if this
job is something you wish to do on your own look at these pages.
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