1995 Chevrolet Lumina Axle Clicking

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KARNIECLOWN
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Why when in gear it climbs to 30 Mph in 2 seconds the drive axel i beleive? it started with makin the clickin/popin noise while turning please tell me more about whut it may be
Jan 28, 2007 at 4:34 PM
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Sounds like you have a cv joint that failed. You'll need to get an axle put in.

Climb under and take a look in the front. There is an axle on both sides that go from the transmission to each wheel. On both sides of each axle, there are rubber bellowed boots that protect the cv joints. Look for one of them ripped as a tell tale sign of which axle.
Jan 28, 2007 at 9:41 PM
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KARNIECLOWN
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thanks it was a half shaft on the right side cv boot was bad
Jul 18, 2007 at 7:59 AM
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Jul 18, 2007 at 9:03 AM

Suggested Repair

Inspect both front drive axles and CV boots. A torn boot or clicking/popping while turning indicates a failed CV joint; replace the affected half shaft, which was confirmed on the right side.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1995 Lumina van reported that it was not moving properly, climbed quickly in gear, and made clicking or popping noises while turning, suspecting a drive axle. The expert said a CV joint had failed and advised inspecting the front axles and rubber CV boots for a tear, then installing a replacement axle. The owner later confirmed the right-side half shaft had a bad CV boot.

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