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1996 Honda Civic C.V. Axle-replace

Tiny
CLAYNET77
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  • 1996 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 140,000 MILES
Hi, I am replacing my [driver's side] C.V. Axle complete. My question is why is there a round rubber doughnut/balancer type thing on the axle shaft of the old axle but not one on the new/remanufactured one?
Is this thing unnecesary or does it prevent vibration in some way?
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Saturday, August 14th, 2010 AT 6:32 PM

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Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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It is not necessary, most remaufactured axles do not include it.
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Sunday, August 15th, 2010 AT 9:28 AM
Tiny
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You're right, the circular rubber serves as vibration damper for the unbalanced forces in your axles. However for new axles, the vibrations are minimal and it wont make much difference if you have the donut or not.
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Monday, August 16th, 2010 AT 11:10 AM

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