What are the symptoms of a bad CV joint in a car?
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Symptoms of a faulty CV joint in a vehicle are as follows: CV joint abnormal noise: It can cause abnormal noise from the CV joint during acceleration or turning. Most CV joint failures are caused by damage to the rubber boot of the CV joint, which leads to leakage of lubricating grease inside the CV joint, resulting in abnormal wear. After abnormal wear occurs, the clearance in the CV joint increases, leading to abnormal noise. Function of CV joint: The CV joint in a car is a very important component. This part is located at the end of the drive shaft and serves to connect the drive shaft to the wheel. Without the CV joint, power cannot be transmitted to the wheels. During routine maintenance, lift the car with a lift and check the rubber boot of the CV joint.
From my personal driving experience, the symptoms of a bad CV joint are really obvious. When turning, you often hear a clicking or popping sound, like metal hitting metal, especially louder during sharp turns. The steering wheel vibrates during acceleration or deceleration, sometimes the whole car shakes, making the drive very unstable. For example, once when I was accelerating on the highway, it felt like the steering wheel was about to come loose, and later I found out it was an issue with the outer drive component. If left unrepaired for a long time, the noise becomes more frequent and could even lead to the wheel locking up or the drive shaft coming apart, which is dangerous. I suggest getting it checked as soon as you hear such noises, don't wait for a small problem to turn into a major repair. Pay attention to the feedback during steering and acceleration while driving, and regularly check the drive components for signs of wear during maintenance to prevent a lot of trouble.
