Thread: Weird noises
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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You need a new axle/axles in the front. Your CV axle boots most likely the inside boots are probably torn open which let all the axle grease that keeps your axle joints lubricated for smooth turns; are probably now lubricated in dirt and dried out. If you are hearing clicking sounds that means your boot or boots have been torn for a while and you just need to cross your fingers that you didnt snap any of the teeth on the axle knuckle that connects your transmission to the axles or your looking at some serious cash. On preludes though its pretty un-common especially on the stock suspension to here clicking noises, unless the knuckle starts stripping and skipping. the easiest way to check is jack up your car on each side (one at a time if you desire) and just follow your axles to the transmission. There are 2 boots on each side for both axles; you can't miss them "unless they are now completely gone lol, j/k" Just run your hand on the boots if you find a break in the boot or you see a lot of grease on the boot then they need to be replaced. You can always tell when your boots break when you clean your wheels. There will be a black/tar looking stuff splattered all around the rim thats one other way of telling; thats the grease from the boots being pushed out the boot when the axle is rotating. goodluck and get that fixed soon, the longer you wait the longer the bill will get on this type of maintenance.
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