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2000 Olds Intrigue "poping sound turning at low speed
I just changed the right CV shaft because I found grease from the CV boot near the transmission. Now when I turn light or right at low speed quick or slow I here a poping sound for 3 to 5 times.
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Sounds like your CV Joints are bad. First physical clue to look for is while the car is parked turn the steering wheel all the way right or left and look at the pivot point where front wheel turns at. If the boot is damaged and grease thrown all over underside of car (near CV Joint) See link it will show both a good boot and a torn one with grease. CV Joint how it works symptoms problems
cv joint going bad, grease and boot may fix, probably caused by a cracked cv boot, and now the grease is gone, first thing to check is the boot on the cv joint (that's the shaft/joint that turns the wheels)attatches by a single nut in center of your front wheel (outer joint) if not the outer, then ck the inner (attatches to the transmission) (inner joint). most likely is the outer joint though
I would replace the complete axle assembly, it would be cheaper and come with a warranty.
Instructions
Remove the CV Joint
Remove the boot straps from the CV joint using a standard screwdriver or a pair of diagonal cutting pliers.
Slide the boot back over the interconnecting shaft.
Get Chevrolet Info at InsideLine Free News, Videos, Photos & More! Detach the stop ring at the base of the CV joint assembly using a pair of snap ring pliers.
Pull the CV joint assembly from the interconnecting shaft to force the snap ring at the top of the shaft through the CV joint assembly.
Tilt the inner cage (the cage holding the balls in place inside the housing) in different angles to remove the six balls. Use your thumb or a hammer and a wooden dowel, if necessary.
Tilt the inner cage enough to remove it from its housing.
Rotate the race inside the cage--the part that holds the balls against the inner cage--and remove the race from the cage. Replace the CV Joint
Apply a thick coat of grease to the new CV joint race using special high temperature/high pressure grease (see Tips below).
Install the race inside the new cage. Then install the cage/race assembly inside the CV joint housing.
Tilt the cage at different angles and fit the new balls in place.
Slide a new CV joint rubber boot over the interconnecting shaft.
Install a new snap and stop ring on the interconnecting shaft.
Push the interconnecting shaft through the CV joint assembly to force the snap ring through the assembly.
Apply a thick coat of CV joint grease to all moving parts of the assembly.
Apply a coat of CV joint grease to the inside of the rubber boot. Then slide the boot over the CV joint assembly.
Install the boot straps at each end of the boot, and tighten the straps using a clamp tool or screwdriver, depending on the type of clamp.
Hi:
You should have your right drive axle inspected, especially the rubber CV joint boot. if it is split open , it is the most likely cause of the grease you found. Unfortunately, the damage to it is already done, and that is what the vibrations are most likely caused by a worn out CV joint. To fix or repair it, you need to replace the cv joint or drive axle assembly
Easy enough job really, jack car up, put axel stand under. remove wheel - remove hub nut, remove pinch bolt - prise open the pinch bolt part (sorry cant rem name) pop out the hub from the lower arm. Remove CV join from drive shaft. Usually a tap will pop it out.. sometimes theres a circlip that need removing (models vary). Grease up new CV joint - put grease in new boot, pop boot over drive shaft. put cv join on (replace circlip if provided in kit). join cv to hub - attach CV boot fully. fasten hub nut, replace wheel.
done. might need tracking again or aligning once you do this.
This is your CV joints in your drive shaft(s). Check your CV boots, you will probably find them dirty and greasy, and that grease has been slung in your wheel wells is from your broken CV boots.
I would suggest taking your vehicle to a reliable auto center, and getting a quote for repair.
Please let me know.
sounds like a bad cv shaft. If there is clicking while making a turn, 90% of the time you will need a new cv shaft. The shudder also denotes a bad cv shaft (front axle) Most axle repairs cost up to $400. If you are charged more, find a new mechanic. if the car feels like it floats back and forth (side to side) Be sure to check the control arm bushings. If you are not sure how to inspect them, visit a service center. Any problem in the suspension should be addressed immediatley. Stay safe.
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