CV Joint Replacement & Repair
Clicking or clunking when you turn the wheel? A worn CV joint gets worse — and more dangerous — the longer it's left.
Service Overview
All front-wheel drive cars have constant velocity (CV) joints on both ends of the drive shafts. Inner CV joints connect the drive shafts to the transmission, while the outer CV joints connect the drive shafts to the wheels. These are strong components built to withstand rough terrain, weather and everyday driving — but like any vehicle part, they are prone to breakdown, especially if not carefully maintained.
Each CV joint rotates at a constant speed, allowing your car's gearbox to transmit power at a variable angle. This reduces friction and play, which in turn increases your car's efficiency. Exposure to dirt and moisture is the main cause of CV joint failure: the joints corrode, and they become especially vulnerable when the CV boot tears or cracks.
A failing joint will cause a clunking or clicking sound when you turn your wheel, and the noise may also be evident when you accelerate or slow down. Replacement CV joint kits come complete with a CV boot, stainless bands, circlip, spindle nut, grease and the joint itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Clicking or popping noise when turning, especially loud on sharp low-speed turns
- Vibration in the steering wheel during acceleration
- A humming noise that grows with acceleration and stops when you slow down
- A clunk-type noise when accelerating — often more noticeable in reverse if the inner joint is at fault
- Vibration at high speeds occurring alongside any of the above
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Important Service Facts
Found on Drive Shafts
Inner CV joints connect the drive shafts to the transmission; outer joints connect them to the wheels. They are mainly used on front-wheel drive vehicles.
Boots Protect the Joints
The rubber CV boot keeps grease in and contaminants out. Dirt and moisture exposure after a boot tears is the main cause of joint failure.
Don't Ignore the Clicking
A clicking noise on sharp, low-speed turns is the most noticeable sign of a worn joint. It gets louder as the joint wears — have it checked as soon as you hear it.