1999 Toyota Corolla WEIRD cracking noise

1999 TOYOTA COROLLA
165,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TEXASB22
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just did the front 2 axels/cv on my corolla and bearins on the right side. now my car is making a weird cracking/popping noise when i drive. wanna fix it but just cant figure out what it could be did fix the bearings on the right and not the left. could that be it. or could it be the seals inside the trans from the axle?? having a hard time with this car.
Oct 13, 2010 at 3:28 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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From what you describe it is a bearing. Could be wheel bearing or CV axle.

If you over extend the tripod side you can pull it out of housing.

Make sure they are correct axles.
Oct 14, 2010 at 8:56 AM
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