is it the axle that snapped or pop clutch?

1992 LEXUS ES 300
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RICKYPO
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I hear some noise on my lexus es 300 1992 stick shift om the front driver side tire. I was driving then all of a sudden i couldnt go forward or backward when i put it in gear. Can that be the clutch pop or axle snapped?
Sep 21, 2012 at 4:34 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Take a look underneath it and see if the axle is broken?You are my eyes.
Sep 21, 2012 at 4:35 AM
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RICKYPO
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How can i tell? When put the car in gear(reverse) i hear noises
Sep 21, 2012 at 4:37 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Your going to have to look to start with i cant see or hear anything on your car iam not there.

Sep 21, 2012 at 5:21 AM
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RICKYPO
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Why doesnt the car go when i put it in gear?
Sep 21, 2012 at 10:46 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Apparently you can't read either. YOU have to look or get someone who can look under the car to see what is making the noise. You know we can't see anything over a computer. A broken outer cv joint is the best suspect but it could be as simple as a broken spring in the inner cv joint. That will allow the housing to slide out of the transmission and become disengaged. You'll likely see some transmission fluid on the ground too right below it. The clue is neither of the rubber boots will be torn. If the outer cv joint broke the rubber boot will be twisted and torn apart, and grease will be sprayed around the inside of the tire.
Sep 21, 2012 at 7:57 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Another words you need to look or have someone that can look for you.
Sep 21, 2012 at 8:33 PM
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