Signs Of A Bad CV Axle Clicking Noise As The Vehicle Turns If there is constant clicking and popping noise anytime the vehicle turns, this is due to the loose joints and reduced lubrication. However, it’s not uncommon for a clunking or knocking sound to appear and gradually intensify. ...
Timing is critical. If you wait too long to grease the CV joint, it will wear from lack of lubrication or contamination, requiring axle rebuilding or replacement. If you see CV grease all over the wheel well, shock absorber and brakes, but the axle is quiet, greasing the CV axle can pr...
If you are planning to replace the CV joint boot or the drive shaft yourself, you will need a strong torque wrench (or a breaker bar) and the right size socket to break loose the main CV joint lock-nut, also known asaxle nutorhub nut(in the photo) because it's very tight. Also,...
There has to be a way to get the air from the air source to the tires, which is usually through the axle. Systems either use a sealed-hub axle with a hose from the hub to the tire valve or else they run tubes through the axle with the axle acting as a conduit. There has to be...
Searching for steering info? Check out all the steering related articles here on the NAPA Know How blog. We’ve got Know How for all! Posted February 26, 2024 Maintenance Ask the NAPA Experts: How to Replace a CV Axle Boot Honestly, CV boots are rarely a topic of discussion around aut...
Some hissing noise is normal with most power steering systems, but excessive noise may indicate a bad check valve. Belt squeal would tell you the belt needs to be tightened or replaced. Pump noise usually indicates wear. CHECK WHEEL BEARINGS FOR PLAY ...
Wipe down the housing and check for leaks. Drive around the block a couple of times and check for drips when the test drive is complete. Like all trucks your Toyota or Lexus requires the differential oil to be changed in order to keep the gears turning smoothly. Changing the rear different...
How long can you continue to drive with a leaking CV boot? It depends how bad the leak is. A tiny pinhole or crack that is slowly leaking grease may not cause a complete loss of grease for hundreds or even several thousand miles. But eventually the joint will run dry and wear will st...
The simplest form of all-wheel system is the all-wheel drive, usually Four-Wheel-Drive is named. When the Subaru Leone 4WD AWD was the mechanical production of a rigid drive by means of a claw coupling from the initially driven front axle to rear axle. ...
to sell in the future. You MAY be able to just remove the belt from the compressor, and leave the AC intact. You don't shed the weight, but you still eliminate all the drag on the engine, which is good for about 70% of the gains made by a complete strip. Also, doublecheck that...