1990 Toyota Corolla

200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MARYCARTER
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cv joint
Feb 9, 2008 at 6:43 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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If the CV joint is bad (clicking,poping,grinding noise, especially when turning). I would replace the entire axle assy. with a reman. unit.
You can get a reman. unit for $60-100, this is far easier that disassembling the inner and outer joints and re-booting them.

You should check the CV boots periodacally, looking for rips in the rubber boots. A tear will cause the lubricant to leak out and water/debris to enter the joint causing failure.
Feb 9, 2008 at 11:09 PM
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