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What function does the boot on the cv joints of a front wheel drive car do?
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∙ 13y ago
Keeps grease in, dirt and water out.
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Does an S10 need a lube job?
Yes drive shaft, front end searing and front ball joints (if rear wheel drive) front end ball joints for front wheel drive
Are Ball joints same as universal joints?
Ball joints are in the front suspension, it is basically what the wheel assembly pivots on when you turn. Universal joints are on the ends of the drive shaft in a rear wheel drive vehicle. At the transmission and rear end. They give the drive line some flexibility. The same principal is in front wheel drive but are referred to as constant velocity joints, or CV joints.
Are their u joints on front wheel drive cars?
Normally there are constant velocity joints not u-joints.
Upper ball joints?
Rear wheel drive have upper ball joints, front wheel drive do not. The strut takes the place of the ball joint.
When you turn the steering wheel you hear a clicking noise?
sounds like a front wheel drive with bad cv joints, which are your drive shafts going to both front wheels.
Why does your Chevy suburban shake in 4 wheel drive?
You did not say what year it was, and that makes a difference. But you can check these things--- U-joints in front drive shaft, Front CV joints and axel shafts.
What is it if my car makes a thumping grinding noise at higher speeds?
Rear wheel drive: Possibly a worn universal joint on the drive shaft. Front wheel drive: possibly worn CV joints on the front drive shafts.
Why does the car knock when accelerating and turning?
if its front wheel drive its the C V joints in the axles
What causes a clicking sound in a front wheel drive vehicle?
It CAN be CV joints, but it depends on the sound.
What causes a thumping noise while accelerating and the faster you go the louder it gets but when not moving there is no noise?
It could be loose lug nuts, CV joints, U-joints, wheel bearing, bad tire or any number of problems not mentioned. But start with the above, in the order mentioned. If your car isn't front wheel drive, it doesn't have CV joints. If it IS front wheel drive it doesn't have U joints.
Where is the you joint locted on 2002 Chevy Impala?
Only rear drive vehicles have U joints, your impala is a front wheel drive.
How do you troubleshoot front wheel drive shaking on acceleration?
Save Check freeplay in Constant Velocity Joints.
