2006-06-25 10:11:58 · 11 answers · asked by Aragorn 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
its a Constant Velocity shaft, kind of like a drive shaft from the tranny to the axel, but with out the U-joint, think if it as a ball in a cup that has ribs on it, as the ball turn, it moves the cup and it stays the same speed no matter what position it is in. The major problem with those things, that they need to keep all foreign debris out of it, so there are boots that keep them sealed... if the boot is puctured, its too iffy to keep running that joint and its a throw away. For the 95 GC, I believe they used a CV joint for the drive shaft, because all Jeeps were solid axel till the Lliberty came out. Ford did the same for the Bronco 2's because of the short wheel base. If you get the part replaced, ask to see the old part, because mechanics used to like to cut the boot on the cv joint and say "You need a new one...$500", check to see how bad of shape it is in. But because the rig is going on 12 years, you may just need a new one
2006-06-25 10:20:30 · answer #1 · answered by grifterds 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
basically, it's the drive axle for the front wheel. There should be a total of 4 on the front. 2 per side, covered by a rubber "boot" This boot, if not damaged, will keep the joints lubricated. When the CV Joints are bad, they will click when the vehicle is making a turn while in motion. Not something to ignore, it could cause an accident if not fixed. The wheel can lock up.
2006-06-25 10:19:41 · answer #2 · answered by pukcipriavroc8v 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A CV is a type of joint on the drive axles, (not the drive line), its called a Constant Velocity joint when they go bad it generally makes a popping sound during a turn and generally located on the front drive axles. There are four total on the front drive axles, one is located near the wheel and one near the differential on each side, they are covered by a rubber boot. It's cheaper to replace the axle in most cases than replacing an individual joint! Good luck with the Jeep!!
2006-06-25 10:19:32 · answer #3 · answered by performance crazed 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CV stands for Constant Velocity. It is similar to a driveshaft. has an outer bearing and is wrapped in a rubber boot. Once the boot breaks, the bearing is exposed to all sorts of raod debris and will eventually cause a failure to move in any direction. It is now cheaper to replace the whole 1/2 shaft as apposed to rebuilding your cv joint itself. faster and cheaper.
2006-06-25 10:40:52 · answer #4 · answered by mailbox1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i can tell you how to change it becouse its not always easy on them first jack up the front end then remove the tire next take off two bolts for brake caliper then take off calipor, and braketm and disk, next take off 3 bolts for the hub assembely, and big nut in the middle then a lil pull shoud get the axle out takes about a hour and a half a side, deff of it would be a shaft that delivers powerst to the front wheel and also let it turn
2006-06-25 10:21:00 · answer #5 · answered by ilikecheezeburgers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cv is a shorter name for Constant Velocity joint that fits on your drive shaft.
2006-06-25 10:16:28 · answer #6 · answered by mick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Constant Velocity Joint - it is a major part of the front wheel drive mechanism.
2006-06-25 10:15:55 · answer #7 · answered by me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only that, but there is one on each side, and they usually go bad at about the same time, so double your expense. Every car has them.
2006-06-25 10:16:07 · answer #8 · answered by Flower Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it connects the transaxle to the wheel,,they go bad on a regular basis and are usually quite expensive :(
2006-06-25 10:14:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Constant Velocity Joint !!!
2006-06-25 10:15:18 · answer #10 · answered by john l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋