I assume it is my CV joints going out. As I accelerate while turning, the ticking gets faster and harder.

Anyway, my question is, what is the smart thing to do here? Do I just buy some remanufactured CV joints and get a mechanic to install them? Do I replace the axle(s)? I'm kind of on a budget here, and not mechanically inclined. Thanks!

 

Well, then....the absolute first thing to do is get a professional opinion.

 

Sounds like the CV joints.

Places like Midas, Meineke, etc usually will replace em for pretty cheapm like under $100 for the job. Check those coupon books that always come in the mail for deals.

 

Once you hear the clicking it is too late to just change the boot or replace the grease, ur joint is shot. In most cases, expecially hondas/acuras, it is more cost effective to change the whole axle and they come fully greased and ready to go. Typically you will pay more for just the joint than you will for the whole axle (over 50% of the axle price is core charge which you get back) and the shop that does it also charges significantly less to do the axle. I guess what i'm getting at is the only choice u have to make is whether or not u do it urself. Get a reman axle.

Good Luck

 

Take it to any shop and they will let you know what's wrong with it.

 

Thanks for the help guys! +ve psi, where should I get the axles? Should I order them online, or just go to a local shop or something? Thanks for all of the help!

 

Places like Autozone, etc will usually sell remanufactured axles with a lifetime guarantee.

 

Expect to pay about $50-60 plus core for them. They are very cheap, and pretty easy to install yourself. The only problems the first time around is that you need to buy a pittman arm puller and a 32mm socket, and sometimes some of the bolts are frozen and a complete PITA to get out.

Once you've done it the first time, it is easy and very cheap the subsiquent times. Now is the perfect time to learn how to do it yourself if you ever want to.

 

Yep, what they said . Being from canada i can't suggest lordco or canadian tire so i'm not much help in that regard. If you are going to do them urself make sure you have all the tools and parts before you start (pretty typical advice especially when working on suspension/drivetrain). Good luck