What are the symptoms of a bad outer CV joint?
Top 5 Bad CV Joint Symptoms
- 1) Vibrations. If there is a damaged or worn CV joint, then it will start to vibrate as the vehicle is in motion.
- 2) Grease on Wheel or Tire. If your vehicle has a boot that is torn, it could result in grease leaking from it.
- 3) Knocking Noises.
- 4) Loud Turning Sounds.
- 5) Bouncy Ride.
Are CV axles supposed to have play in and out?
Re: how much play is OK in CV Joints Some cars will have a little in-and-out play, It all depends on how tight the shaft splines are in the outer joint and the placement of the snap ring. Up-and-down play could be a problem. If either joint moves you could have a loose output shaft bearing or wheel bearing.
How do you break a CV joint?
Shock loading puts massive amounts of pressure on the driveline, and CV joints are usually the weakest link. This will cause the CV joint cage to physically crack, or in some cases the actual shaft will shear, but this isn’t as common.
What does it sound like when a CV joint is going out?
A worn-out CV joint also makes clunking sounds when shifting from drive to reverse; these sounds are usually deafening when accelerating in turns. You might hear cracks or breaks sound in the rubber or plastic boots around the CV joint. The car can also shudder or shake under heavy acceleration.
What do CV boots and axles mean in Subaru?
Subaru actually calls the inner joint and boots DOJ (Dual Offset Joint) and the outer joints and boots CV. The typical industry term is inner and outer CV boots and joints and CV axle. A CV axle being a complete assembly consisting of the inner and outer joints and connecting shaft.
How to replace front CV axle on Subaru Outback?
Open balljoint pinch gap with screwdriver, insert balljoint into hub, and replace bolt. Jack up transverse link until stabilizer link is aligned, and replace nut & bolt. Slide under the car, pull inner axle fully onto diff shaft, and replace the spring pin. Torque nuts/bolts to spec (37, 22, and 159 ft-lbs on my 2001 H6).
What’s the best way to repair a Subaru CV?
The single best way to approach this repair is to re boot the existing O.E. Subaru axle prior to the CV joint failing. Repairing the boot failure prior to the joint running out of grease, or dirt and grit entering the joint will allow a more economical and a better, longer lasting repair than what I am about to talk about next.
What to do if your CV axle is ripped?
Inspect ball joint (see service manual) and replace if necessary. If the CV boot was ripped, clean up as much grease as you want. Focus on the exhaust system and any area that might drip onto the exhaust system. Try to avoid pushing the grease under the heat shield.