What are the effects of a damaged CV joint?
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Damage to the CV joint can have the following effects: 1. The vehicle may pull to one side, and steering adjustments may become ineffective, potentially leading to accidents; 2. It accelerates tire wear; 3. In severe cases, it may damage components such as the power steering pump; 4. The steering wheel may lock up, making it impossible to turn. Below is a detailed introduction to the CV joint: 1. The CV joint, also known as the "constant velocity universal joint," transmits power from the transmission to the wheels. 2. It ensures that power is transmitted without loss when turning the steering wheel. 3. There are inner and outer CV joints. If there is abnormal noise when turning the steering wheel, it indicates an issue with the outer CV joint, possibly due to a damaged dust cover causing oil leakage, which leads to insufficient lubrication and wear of the steel balls and cage inside the CV joint.