Wobbly CV Joint

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Wobbly CV Joint #742453 08/04/06 01:34 AM

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creeve4

Need a Spot

On my 94 4runner (4X4), I can move the outer CV joint by holding on to the CV Boot. I can move the CV joint about 1/8 of an inch in any direction expect in and out. When I am driving on anyhting but flat, smooth pavement, i can hear the Cv Joint rattle. Is the CV Joint bad? Could it be caused by loose or damaged bearings?

Thanks,
Christopher

Re: Wobbly CV Joint [Re: creeve4] #742454 08/04/06 04:34 AM

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Fairbanks, Alaska

kewlynx

Toyota & Classifieds Moderator

Are the boots torn?

How does it compare to the other side?

The CV axle floats in there a little, as it goes straight thru the hub.

What caused you to crawl under there?

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Re: Wobbly CV Joint [Re: kewlynx] #742455 08/04/06 05:35 AM

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creeve4

Need a Spot

The boot is fine. It moves much more than the other side. I climbed under to find the source of a rattle I've been hearing for the last week, and I believe it may be caused be the loose CV Joint.

Re: Wobbly CV Joint [Re: creeve4] #742456 08/04/06 05:56 AM

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Fairbanks, Alaska

kewlynx

Toyota & Classifieds Moderator

If this is also on the passenger side, get a hold of the differential flange and see if it's still rigid or not. I had a carrier bearing fail once; that was fun. The flange shouldn't move.

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/cv_axle/ <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

If ya wind up changing it, try and take the axle to the parts store with you and save on the core charge up front-- was $90 about 2 years ago.

Last edited by kewlynx; 08/04/06 05:58 AM.

Re: Wobbly CV Joint [Re: kewlynx] #742457 08/09/06 01:40 AM

Joined: Feb 2000

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dknight

Mudrunner

Sounds to me like the spindle bushings are worn.
see
http://www.yotatech.com/~corey/tech/jimrockford_spindle/jimrockford.htm

For instructions on how to replace these bushings with bearings. For a short term fix you can put some grease between the CV shaft and spindle bushings.

Re: Wobbly CV Joint [Re: dknight] #742458 08/12/06 04:49 AM

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Memphis, TN

TNToy

Rock Warrior

For the past week? Do you make a habit of driving with your hubs locked all the time, or is it rattling while going over bumps?

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