CV axle problem?

Question

I have a Monte Carlo LS 3.1. I had the lower control arm on the passenger side replaced and a couple of days ago, I was turning into my apartments and all of a sudden my car made a jump and it wouldn't move. I got and I saw that my wheel was practically off, I mean the side of my car and my wheel, made a T shape, with the top of the t being the wheel. Thats what it looks like. Also, the bolt from the lower arm was missing so that's how it came out of place and my cv joint came apart and the green grease was everywhere. Anyways, I jus went out to crank it for the first time since I had it towed two days ago and the car cranks but it cuts off like 2 or 3 seconds after that. What's going on? Is it b/c my car's a front wheel drive and since the front is on one wheel and the engine isn't stable, the engine can't perform? Or is it something else? But what?

Look people, I know that I need to take it back to the mechanic, but dats not what im asking. I'm just asking what could have gone wrong.

Answer 1

The engine shouldn't have anything to do with the front axle since if you're car is in neutral or park, the transmission should not engage. Something might have torn off when you got it towed.. so no idea.

Answer 2

hello there,im a mechanic for a local dealership.I think when you had your lower control arm replaced someone didnt put the lower ball joint in correctly.When you lost the lower balljoint it pulled the cv axel making it come apart.your starting problem could be a number of things,check for wires that might have been damaged the crank sensor is right on the front of the engine on the same side your wheel came off,so yes your starting problem could have resulted from your wheel coming off.If a garage fixed your control arm i would be giving them a call and ask them to fix it free of charge its not your fault.Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Sounds like the person who replaced the control arm has explaning to do! The right hand CV inner joint could have struck the oil pressure switch causing the fuel pump not to continue to run. In that case you have to look to see if the connector covered with green grease is intact. Also I have seen the back of the oil pressure switch broken off and oil pressure oil squirting out. Then don't try to drive or start it before the new switch is in place and connected up.

Answer 4

It sounds like whoever installed your lower control arm needs to replace it, the CV axle for free and check your tansmission for any damage. If they deny anything, get a LAWYER and make them do it for free. Your car isn't moving and is stalling out because the broken axle may have burnt out your transmission. Tow it right back to the shop that worked on it, and have them pay for the towing.

Answer 5

you need to take it back to who ever repaired it ,they need to look it over ,and you sure don't need to be trying to start it and it like this ,even though starting it shouldn't hurt it,i wouldn't ,it sounds like someone may have goofed when they repaired it,have it towed to them,it needs to be repaired,good luck with it,hope this helps and don,t forget to change your air and fuel filters too

Answer 6

you need to take it back to who ever repaired it ,they need to look it over ,and you sure don't need to be trying to start it and it like this ,even though starting it shouldn't hurt it,i wouldn't ,it sounds like someone may have goofed when they repaired it,have it towed to them,it needs to be repaired,good luck with it.

Answer 7

I hear an irritating noise from underneath my vehicle I suspect it comes from the brake, I check the brake and they are okay but it is annoying. What you think could be the problem.