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What is the purpose of CV joint used on front wheel drive vehicle?
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∙ 11y ago
a cv (constant velocity) joint is used to transmit power from drive train (engine, transmission) to the wheels like universal joints, but also allows wheels to turn (steer) in front drive vehicles
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What causes a popping noise in Drive gear and in Reverse gear?
If it is a front wheel drive vehicle it could be a bad CV joint. In a rear wheel drive car it could be a bad universal joint.
What is that heavy clunking noise coming from the right font of vehicle while driving?
it would be the CB joint it it's a front wheel drive vehicle with high mileage.
Why does car shake on acceleration when turning?
Assuming this is a front wheel drive vehicle, a CV joint in one of the halfshafts is going bad.
When turning your steering wheel to left you hear a click and feel a thump?
If it's a front wheel drive vehicle, then more than likely you have a worn constant velocity joint ( CV joint )
What is a k5273 ball joint on your car?
1997-98 Pontiac Grand Am front lower ball joint. This is part of the steering and front suspension of the vehicle.
What causes a squeaking noise in the front passenger side of a front wheel drive vehicle while the car is in drive or reverse?
Bad wheel bearing? Brake pads worn? Dirt/pebble caught between brake pads and rotor? Bad CV joint?
When you excellarates driveshaft noisey on passenger?
Assuming this is a front wheel drive vehicle, you probably have a worn CV joint in the passenger side halfshaft. Replace the halfshaft with a rebuilt one.
What would make a loud clunk noise in a passenger side front tire when turning left?
If you operate a front wheel drive vehicle, the clunking noise you hear may be a CV joint bearing going bad.
What Types of joint used for transmitting drive to the wheel in front wheel drive applications?
Constant Velocity joints (CV joints) are used on both ends of front-wheel drive (FWD) axle shafts (also called halfshafts). The CV joint is the flexible coupling that allows the outer wheel to steer, and the shaft to follow the up and down motions of the suspension as the vehicle travels down the road.
What if you don't fix a cv joint?
Eventually the joint will separate and you will be unable to drive the vehicle. It could put you in a dangerous situation.
Why is your car knocking on the right side front?
is it front wheel drive? if so the cv joint is bad
What does it mean when you engage 4 wheel drive on a slick road stopped and when you start out again the front end clunks?
It may be a front U-Joint, or front driveshaft/cv joint.
