how to know if axle is broken
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how to know if axle is broken
My car makes a noise on the right side and I think it might be the axle, but I want to be sure before buying a new one. How do you know if its broken.
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To answer your question as you asked, "how do you know if you axle is broken"? Your car would not move if it's broken in half. It would be very easy to climb up under it to see it broken. As Jae Jae stated, most cv axles that start popping, pop because the boot broke and all the greese slings out. This causes dirt to get in the joint, lose all lubrication, and thus, wear out. If you catch a broken boot before it starts popping, it's cheaper to just replace the boot and repack with greese.
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My car makes a noise on the right side and I think it might be the axle, but I want to be sure before buying a new one. How do you know if its broken.
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I guess its not my axle that is making the noise since the boot is in perfect condition, the other thing I think might be is that part that makes the tire turn when you turn the steering wheel, the one on the right side makes a noise when I shake it.
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At one time, my Civic made a noise when I turned. I thought I had a problem and bought a steering rack. I didn't need it.
You might try getting some lubricrant (penetrating lubicrant) and spray there. See if it still makes a noise. Is it just a creaking noise? I would get someone to look at it if it still makes a noise after spraying.
You might try getting some lubricrant (penetrating lubicrant) and spray there. See if it still makes a noise. Is it just a creaking noise? I would get someone to look at it if it still makes a noise after spraying.