How long can you drive on a clicking CV axle?
You can drive on a damaged CV joint for a small period of time, but there is no telling how long “safe” it will last. There are many factors, such as where you drive, how fast you are going – particularly around turns, the amount of dirt/dust/debris in the areas you drive, how much water gets into the joint, and more.
What causes a CV axle to click when turning?
When CV axles become excessively worn, the joints will become loose and click when turning. The clicks may become louder or more pronounced during sharper and faster turns, and will be heard on the side with the faulty CV shaft.
When does a 4 wheel drive axle fail?
The axle assembly seldom fails but rather the CV joints itself. In most cases, it is the outer CV joint that fails first since it does more work than the inner CV. A CV joint failure can happen when 4WD is engaged and the front wheel of your vehicle becomes airborne in a cross axle or rock climbing situation.
How can I tell if my front axle is new?
Sometimes the only way to know this is to have the axle out of the car and on the bench for hands on inspection. The same procedure should be used at the parts store on a rebuilt or remanufactured axle before even leaving the store. This would not apply if the axle is really a brand new, never previousy used part.
Why does my new front axle make a clunking noise?
This could cause a clunking noise, especially when making an accelerated turn from a dead stop. Cross your fingers it is this, because this is easy to check and to fix. Re-replacing the half-shaft is more complicated and time consuming. check the front motor mount also.
When CV axles become excessively worn, the joints will become loose and click when turning. The clicks may become louder or more pronounced during sharper and faster turns, and will be heard on the side with the faulty CV shaft.
The axle assembly seldom fails but rather the CV joints itself. In most cases, it is the outer CV joint that fails first since it does more work than the inner CV. A CV joint failure can happen when 4WD is engaged and the front wheel of your vehicle becomes airborne in a cross axle or rock climbing situation.
Sometimes the only way to know this is to have the axle out of the car and on the bench for hands on inspection. The same procedure should be used at the parts store on a rebuilt or remanufactured axle before even leaving the store. This would not apply if the axle is really a brand new, never previousy used part.
This could cause a clunking noise, especially when making an accelerated turn from a dead stop. Cross your fingers it is this, because this is easy to check and to fix. Re-replacing the half-shaft is more complicated and time consuming. check the front motor mount also.