Should inner CV joint have play?
Grasp the axle shaft as close to the inner CV joint as possible and try to push it back and forth. Then try twisting it. Almost all CV joints have a little bit of play, but any more than 1/8-inch in any direction indicates a damaged or worn-out inner CV joint.
Should an inner CV joint move in and out?
The inner cv joint is designed to expand in and out several centimeters as the suspension goes up and down.
What is an inner CV joint?
Inner CV joints connect the drive shafts to the transmission, while the outer CV joints connect the drive shafts to the wheels. CV Joints in a front-wheel drive vehicle.
Is a CV joint and axle the same thing?
A CV axle has two CV joints (an inner joint and an outer joint). These joints allow the axle to transfer the engine’s power to the drive wheels at a constant speed while accommodating for the different travel conditions, including the up and down motion of the suspension and cornering.
How much play is supposed to be in inner CV joint?
I was wondering how much play is supposed to be in any on the inner joint of the cv axle. I can move it freely with my hand but it springs back into relative place after, is that normal or does it sound worn? The cv axles are off a 95 dx civic. Since i do not have new ones to compare against I am nit sure. Thanks.
Which is the correct definition of a CV joint?
A CV (constant velocity) joint is a torque/drive mechanical coupling in which the rotational speed of the output shaft (inner joint) matches that of the input shaft (outer joint), regardless of the shaft angle.
How big is a worn out CV joint?
Almost all CV joints have a little bit of play, but any more than 1/8-inch in any direction indicates a damaged or worn-out inner CV joint. Richard Rowe has been writing professionally since 2007, specializing in automotive topics.
Why do I feel movement in my CV?
Typically, on the inboard joint of a CV axle, you will be able to readily detect (feel) movement because the shaft into the transmission rides on a bushing that has some clearance. If the movement is “excessive”, that could mean the bushing is worn.