What Are the Symptoms of a Damaged Outer CV Joint in a Car?
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Here are the detailed symptoms of a damaged CV joint in a car: 1. Regular abnormal noises: If the CV joint is damaged, there will be regular "clicking" noises when turning or driving over bumps. In severe cases, the car may even lose power. The "clicking" sound during turning is usually due to a damaged outer CV joint, though the inner CV joint could also be the cause, but the outer CV joint is more likely. The "clicking" sound over bumps is typically caused by a damaged inner CV joint. In fact, the inner CV joint will also make noise when driving straight after being damaged. 2. Slight front wheel vibration during acceleration: In most cases of CV joint damage, the "clicking" noise occurs when the car is accelerating and "exerting force," and rarely happens when coasting. You can intermittently accelerate and release the throttle to feel if there is any play in the front axle's CV joint. When the CV joint has excessive play, there will be slight front wheel vibration during acceleration, and a noticeable power transfer process when releasing the throttle.