1996 Honda Civic C.V. axle-replace

1996 HONDA CIVIC
140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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CLAYNET77
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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?
Aug 14, 2010 at 11:32 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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It is not necessary, most remaufactured axles do not include it.
Aug 15, 2010 at 2:28 AM
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AXIS
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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.
Aug 16, 2010 at 4:10 AM
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