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Front-end shaking - How to check bad cv axle?

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53K views 41 replies 17 participants last post by  andysings  
Also Cardone axle is available in NAPA. Might be good to check there so that if you need to exchange etc it is local.
 
Loose bolt somewhere not so obvious? Everything might look ok but might be one of the bolts at sway bar bushing bracket, subframe, LCA etc might be loose. My previous postings in this forum... going though shaking and vibrations, it was the pass side LCA front bolt. I had it up on jacks, shook/hit everything, and checked bolts. Pass side lower caliper bolt was also gone. BOTH of these never came out in ANY mechanic checks because it looked ok.

Ok, mine was greasy everywhere... if you have a much cleaner chassis might be easier to spot. This check might be worth a look in about 45 mins to 1 hr. Again not to check your torque specs but for any looseness.
 
Swaybar bushings, engine mounts play a role too? If there is any internal tire damage, that might happen too. Even if the tires look good there might be separation issues coming up or wearing out internal. I have this situation on my Avalon. Tires are at 90% when I bought it but are very old. There are some cracks on sidewalls, but they look brand new (michelin's). Twice, alignment with balancing done. Only thing left now is to update.

Alignment will help though and hope you got the lifetime so you do not have to pay multiple times down the road.