1995 Chevy Cavalier Knockin

1995 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
190,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHUCK87
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as i drive there is a annoying knockin sound coming from the tires an a slight vibration in the streeing wheel we just replaced the trans. ive been told wheel bearings an other things but i dont think its that cause when i look down at the axle on the passagerside it looks like its half a inch out
Nov 21, 2008 at 5:12 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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The CV axle may not be fully inserted or the wrong axle was used. Have it towed to the trans shop and have them repair it.

If the tripod side is over extended it can completely come out and cause severe damage or an accident.

DO NOT drive the car in this condition.
Nov 21, 2008 at 9:43 PM
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